Gorilla Dad Playing with Baby at Little Rock Zoo

[SpReAdThEpEaCePpLz]

I Just Wish They Could Build Bigger Living Spaces For These Animals Instead of Keeping Them Cramped Up =/

[brockpfeif]

@SpReAdThEpEaCePpLz Actually, these gorillas have a very large outdoor yard, as well as other indoor holding areas. I do understand how it may look, but this is just a very small view of the area they have access to, and they are free to move where they want. Sometimes they just like to be cozy in a smaller space...especially when interacting with an infant.

[cachemachine]

Dad looked like, son please take a nap please.

[dktillie]

Sounds like Fossy is listening to the "Game" while playing with Mosi. All Fossy needs is a beer in his other hand LOL

[ivanaman]

this zoo looks like hell

[brockpfeif]

@ivanaman And you're basing that nasty comment on a single video of a father and son having an intimate moment in an off exhibit area where they feel comfortable enough to engage in this kind of wonderful, natural behaviour? I appreciate your concern, but these apes have the largest outdoor exibits of just about any zoo in this country.If you had bothered to ask I would have been happy to tell you about their accomodations. Please know what you're talking about before making nasty comments.

[ivanaman]

@brockpfeif Well it does look horrible. I'm not sure why i shouldn't express what I see.

[ShivaLSCT]

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

[Sidlerocks]

Brockpfeif, thanks for catching me up with an old friend.  I keep hearing that he's his father's son, but it's always nice to be able to see with your own eyes. Blow him a kiss for me next time you see him, would you?

[brockpfeif]

Sorry it took me so long to respond! Thank you so much for your kind comments. Fossey is an extraordinary guy and such a wonderful dad. He absolutely learned that from Bongo! And thanks for your comments about indoor holding...most people don't understand that. Mosi is 2 1/2 now and loves to play with his dad outside! If you would like more info or pics please contact me.

[Sidlerocks]

adequately to protect them individually or as species. Also, you need to make distinctions between the "old" style of zoo (cement blocks and bars) and current management, with large family troops and varied outdoor environments. Many zoos still have "bedrooms" like these either off exhibit or where they can be observed, but Fossey and his troop don't live their lives in them. Video of you playing with your toddler at nap time probably doesn't look that exciting either. (con)

[Sidlerocks]

then reached up and gently caressed Bridgette's face. He was an incredibly gentle and hands-on dad from the beginning. Fossey was named for Diane Fossey (obviously) who described Bongo (truly the Cary Grant of gorillas) as the most handsome gorilla she'd seen in captivity or the wild. It's no surprise that Fossey has grown up to be such a remarkable young man and father. When discussing gorillas in zoos, however, first you need to recognize that we are so far unable to preserve their habitat

[Sidlerocks]

Fossey is an incredibly special gorilla who was raised by his magnificent father Bongo after his mother Bridgette died before his first birthday. Fossey was a late-in-life baby for Bongo who had not had the opportunity to raise his first three off-spring Emmy, Oscar and Toni, and he was fascinated by Fossey from the moment he was born. When Bridgette delivered Fossey, Bongo watched quietly and, as soon as she picked up the baby, knuckle walked over to her, very gently touched the baby and(con)

[powerfulpup]

I love seeing gorillas in zoos because they are fun to watch, but I always feel sad because they look so depressed.

[lacayan]

que triste. no tener su habitat. porque no los devuelven de donde son?

[2008silver]

Solo me recuerda al goriloro Hugo Chavez. Con el perdon del gorila del video, por supuesto!

[lacayan]

disculpa y tu porque me contestas de esa manera??? no me he metido contigo... saludos al violador de daniel ortega

[2008silver]

Disculpame tu y los gorilas tambien.

[smileywithabow]

Are they still at the little rock zoo? I live nearby and would love to come see them.

[brockpfeif]

Yes, they are still at the zoo...Mosi has grown alot..he's 1 1/2 now. When it's above 50 they're out in their large outdoor yard. You definitely need to come out and see them! He still loves playing with his dad and other members of the family!

[GuruBreed]

kinda looks like he's in jail.. poor guy

[nathanburdett999]

when i see Gorillas it make me wanna go live with em cause thay like ppl every 1 should just leave the citys n go live in the forests n stuff n just set every thing back a cupple of thousand years u get what im sayin

[Armoredfury193]

So disheartening...the silverback looks pretty content, but nowhere near as much so as gorillas i've seen in the wild in videos.

[brockpfeif]

I appreciate your comment and agree in that I wish all great apes could live freely. Unfortunatly that's not possible because of our decimation of their habitat and their populations. I assure you Fossey and his family are well taken care of and are quite happy. I hope to post video soon of them in their outdoor yard. Thanks again..

Daphne

[moomoocowcowy]

cute but so sad to see them in captivity

[sidewaysfcs0718]

@moomoocowcowy much safer and richer life they would have here than in the wild, trust me.

if i was an orphan i would prefer to be taked by aliens and fed ...

[Andreazor]

@moomoocowcowy

Wanna know what's sad to see? Gorilla babies next to their skinned and sliced parents. Atleast these guys won't ever run into any poachers in their lives. Feel sorry for the wild gorilla and what humans do to them.

[knowitall159]

Our Gorillas at the LR Zoo Rock!!!

[prpug]

thats awsome

[gorillaphile]

gorgeous