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Cute as a Monkey !

By William Johnson

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April 16, 2011 05:20 AM

Cute as a Monkey !

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

I haven't any idea what kind of monkey this is but he was so cute that I wanted to share him. While I was waiting to get into Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, I had to wait a while for my assigned entry time to come up and I was being entertained by this little guy. At first he was really too far into the enclosure to get a good shot. I kept calling to him and asked him if he would like to have his picture taken and I wasn't getting much of a response. He pretty much ignored me and kept doing what monkies do, jumping and swinging and having what seemed like a good time.

So I told him that I had had go now and this was his last chance. And as though he actually understood, he came right over and gave me his best side. The women standing beside me asked if I worked for the Zoo. When I just smiled, she said it was obvious this monkey knew me. Considering the fact that I hadn't seen him before, I told her that he just thinks I am related to him and we both went off smiling.

Such a face, as cute as a monkey, isn't he?

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Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

He is very cute! He is looking very intently...waiting for food!

Apr 17, 2011 04:35 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Tony, Many Thanks, he was a real cutie.

Apr 17, 2011 04:04 PM

Hi Karen, Too funny, I can just imagine how that sign came about. LOL.

Apr 17, 2011 04:05 PM

Hi Myrl, I think we must have known each other or possibly even related in a previous life. Very interesting story about your Dad and his affinity for liking monkeys and then NOT. When I was younger I did fantasize about wanting a Chimp but got over it fortunately before I ever did anything about it, LMAO.

Apr 17, 2011 04:21 PM

Hi Myrl, I can also relate. Title reps thought it was a great way to endear themselves with food to the REALTORS in the office. There was always something. In our office the Broker owner knew that if he did breakfast meetings , everyone would show up and it worked. Something about food and being in real estate. And not to worry if something edible hits the floor, there was always a 5,10, or 30 second rule that allowed it to be eaten anyway, LOL.

Apr 17, 2011 04:25 PM

Hi Ted, And he really appreciates it, LMAO.

Apr 17, 2011 04:26 PM

Hi Lynn, Thank you and I'll try that, look at them again before bedtime. Too cute!

Apr 17, 2011 04:27 PM

Hi Robert, I hate to waste a great little photo of something so cute. Thank you so much!

Apr 17, 2011 04:28 PM

Hi Don, I know you are right. Animals may not understand the spoken word but I think at some level the just get it.

Apr 17, 2011 04:29 PM

Hi Keith, Thank you, I could visualize holding this one. That would be cool, especially if he didn't actually want to bite me, LOL.

Apr 17, 2011 04:30 PM

Hi Debra, Either food or he just wants to be free. Perhaps the later. I wouldn't want to be caged because no matter how large it seems, it must get very confining after a while.

Apr 17, 2011 04:32 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Great shot. Now, I'm anxious to see your butterfly pictures.

Blooming for home buyers!

Apr 17, 2011 11:52 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

He's adorable and was probably just teasing you at first. Maybe he realized that he would become a star on ActiveRain and let you take his picture.

Apr 18, 2011 12:20 AM

Hi Roy, go back a couple posts. It was a really enjoyable photography experience.

Apr 18, 2011 04:06 AM

Hi Toni, I hadn't mentioned it but now that you did, next time I will remind them of it. Thanks for the idea. :-)

Apr 18, 2011 04:08 AM

Elizabeth Byrne

Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA

Arlington Virginia Real Estate

William, this is an amazing photo - super cute monkey. I've been to San Diego Zoo several years ago and loved it. The weather seems to be always perfect for staying outside and exploring the city. You're lucky to live in San Diego. Have a great week.

Apr 18, 2011 05:37 AM

You know it is funny you said that because that was exactly what my first thought was when I first looked at the picture. He just looked so scrunched in there and then I realized it was just the angle of the picture. But that was my thought exactly-that he wanted out. :-(

Apr 18, 2011 12:32 PM

Hi Elizabeth, Thank you so much. You are right about the weather here, nearly every day is great for the zoo. The Wild Animal Park ( part of the Zoo) is way out East and it gets over a 100 degrees many days during the summer. It is just too hot on some days. But the main zoo is more coastal so temps are moderate year around.

Apr 18, 2011 01:05 PM

Hi Debra, You know I love the zoos here and have such a profound and wholesome respect for what they do and how well they do it. But I have got to tell you, there have been times when I have connected with animal or two and their expressions make me feel like they just want to be free. I try not to think so much about that because it would not be very useful but when you look into those eyes you can really feel it. Somewhere in my past life I have had something major to do with animals I expect.

DITTO!! :-)

Apr 19, 2011 04:33 AM

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