Growing gorillas need to get their greens in . PHOTO BY LAURIE SAPP
loud and vigorous demonstration of his power , complete with beating of his very impressive chest with arms that are as wide as an average person ’ s waist . I dare say even the strongest and bravest of our VIP guests may feel intimidated by Gino ’ s display . Once satisfied that everyone knows who is actually number one , Gino will happily settle down to munch on some of his favorite grapes .
Lilly is like the older sister who isn ’ t sure if she should get them in trouble or help them out of trouble . The moms are busy doing what moms do to make the family successful , and dad Gino has an afternoon snooze after playing with the rambunctious boys . The youngsters especially love the large viewing window and seeing our guests — it is their very own big-screen TV .
The gorillas at Gorilla Falls are peaceful , playful , and seem to effortlessly hold up a mirror to our own families . What can you tell our readers about these gorilla families and their similarities to humans ?
Gorillas are amazing animals , and I have been lucky enough to follow them and observe them in Rwanda and in Uganda . At Disney ’ s Animal Kingdom , the family group certainly functions in some ways similar to humans . The two little boys like to play rough and charge around their habitat with reckless abandon .
Here at WDW Magazine , we love to talk about animal babies ! Can you set the scene for our readers and let them know about the anticipation , anxiety , and excitement that comes with the birth of a new baby at Disney ’ s Animal Kingdom ?
There is always a lot of excitement around new births . Whether a giraffe , an elephant , or a giant stingray , the experienced moms are generally pretty relaxed and usually want a little privacy . We stay close by and keep an eye on them in case they need some help .