Gorillas

The gorilla house was very crowded which made it difficult to get pictures, but I was able to get some!  I really enjoyed watching the baby, but he moved around so much he was incredibly hard to photograph!  It was awesome watching them play, eat, and interact with each other!

Gorillas Eating

Happy Halloween!

These gorillas were being pretty silly!  I especially like the one in the background that is stuffing his face with food.  Hahaha!

Snow Monkey

This whole week was dedicated to monkeys, most of which were snow monkeys.  That was because we spend a lot of time watching the snow monkeys and we even went back to their enclosure right before we left.  I was just so fascinated by their beautiful bright eyes!  

Monkeys

Like I said yesterday, I enjoy seeing the wide variety of monkeys!  These monkeys had a little baby that was nursing from its mother.  The mother looked like she could use some more sleep!  Haha!

Monkeys and Red Panda

I don't really know what the names are of these various different monkeys, but I enjoyed seeing all of them!  They are all so unique in their markings and behaviors!  I also caught a red panda sneaking up a tree like a monkey so I decided to throw that picture in this group.  :)

Baby Monkey Playing with Mother

I was very patient and waited for the crowds to disperse so that I could get these pictures of the mother snow monkey with her little girl as they were waiting their turn to go into a little room with a computer screen.  They seemed to be taking a test of some sort because a person dropped food through a tube to them after the monkey touched the screen.  It was neat to watch, but I mainly focused on this little baby girl.  :)

Monkey

This beautiful snow monkey was wandering through the enclosure.  He seemed to be looking for something or maybe someone.  I was shocked when he looked straight at me.  He is stunning!

Nursing Baby Monkey

I seriously freaked out when I saw this little baby snow monkey!  She had the brightest, prettiest eyes!  Her and her mother were sitting just a few feet away from the glass!  I wasn't able to get many pictures because a crowd had gathered and kids kept stepping in front of me in their excitement to see the little baby.  I don't really blame them, but I do wish I had more pictures of this pretty little girl!  :)

Jaguar

I think one of the reasons I really loved going to Lincoln Park Zoo so much is that they have so many big cats!  I love all cats, but I am really captivated by big cats!  This Jaguar was intently watching something in the distance.  Those big teeth are a quick reminder of the strength these beautiful creatures have!

Wolves

I really really really love wolves!  They are so elusive and cunning!  I love that they are like dogs, but so much more fierce and wild.  I was so captivated watching this enclosure to catch even just a glimpse of these wonderful animals!