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Sad isn't it. I must say the San Diego Zoo gets it when it comes to proper enclosures. They now have a wonderful "Polar Bear" Plunge which is a fantastic large area for the Polar Bears you can just tell they are happy now.

[QUOTE]I could not agree more. On of our smaller zoos had a pitifully small polar bear enclosure and the two bears paced frantically. After observing them for some time I came to the conclusion they were both mentally scarred. I could sense they were completely bonkers. It was sad not to mention infuriatingly cruel.[/QUOTE]

Nice picture Spot that is the area I was talking about. We don't get to see it with the 2 cameras they have mounted. But on day for about a minute they had it on that area and I realized the size of the island and the fun stuff they have to do.

CARLA;1236013 wrote: Nice picture Spot that is the area I was talking about. We don't get to see it with the 2 cameras they have mounted. But on day for about a minute they had it on that area and I realized the size of the island and the fun stuff they have to do.


Here's Jock a little later, below the same climbing frame. The buildings in the background are Clifton College, I think the schoolchildren get quite a view into the zoo from some of their windows.

Boy I wish they would put the outdoor camera on that area for a bit that is their hangout.

I don't see any today.

What a cool photo, spot!

Mr. JOCK is inside today it is raining. I watched him peel an orange this morning, nicely done I might add. :-6

CARLA;1236849 wrote: Mr. JOCK is inside today it is raining. I watched him peel an orange this morning, nicely done I might add. :-6


alright Mr. Jock!

He is now laying down and still eating. He must eat till he goes into a food coma. :wah:

CARLA;1236867 wrote: He is now laying down and still eating. He must eat till he goes into a food coma. :wah:


just imagine how many times he poops a day!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie;1236889 wrote: just imagine how many times he poops a day!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


No thanks.

OpenMind;1236917 wrote: No thanks.


:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

New outside view today. This is the area I was talking about that has all the fun stuff to do. :-6 Of course Mr. JOCK is inside waiting for FOOD as always.

He was doing the same thing today as when I looked in yesterday. Eating. :yh_rotfl

strange that Jock is still inside......3 days later.

no one outside that I can see.

He comes inside when he knows it is FOOD delivery time. He wants to be first in line. :wah:

CARLA;1237349 wrote: He comes inside when he knows it is FOOD delivery time. He wants to be first in line. :wah:


just concerned as I've seen him in for a few days now.....

Its been raining bucket over there he knows how to stay dry. He is basically a wimp. :yh_rotfl

CARLA;1237441 wrote: Its been raining bucket over there he knows how to stay dry. He is basically a wimp. :yh_rotfl


oh thanks Carla, what a wimp eh?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl



he's just doing what we do here in the winter, stay inside and eat!:wah::wah:

This is Salome sat in a shelter on the island yesterday, enjoying a little peace and quiet.

spot;1238645 wrote: This is Salome sat in a shelter on the island yesterday, enjoying a little peace and quiet.






Marvellous pic... Thankyou Spot.

Nice picture Spot they are marvelous creatures. :-6

mom and baby playing inside...........Jock just hanging out!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

What a great photo, spot!

Mr. JOCK & Ms. Salome were getting a bit playful tonight before lights out, then one of the kids happened by and fun over. :-4

CARLA;1239545 wrote: Mr. JOCK & Ms. Salome were getting a bit playful tonight before lights out, then one of the kids happened by and fun over. :-4


awwwwwww I always miss the good stuff!:-5:-5

Big guy is having a snack...............

Big guy is always having a snack. :wah: One of the kids has a cardboard box wearing on head and tearing it apart. :-6

CARLA;1240867 wrote: Big guy is always having a snack. :wah: One of the kids has a cardboard box wearing on head and tearing it apart. :-6


:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

kids eh?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

oh this was just to cool!

Four were inside, including Jock, it looks like they were talking to each other, then the four left to go outside., and as I watched the outside cam, you could see them all coming up a little pathway from the inside!:guitarist:guitarist

they went their separate ways and are just walking around.

just looked like 4 friends deciding to go out.........:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

to cool!

They are puttering before bed time........

I love the weekends, then I can watch them.

to cool again.........a big one was playing with the rope inside...then he went down the ramp to go outside........

watched the outside cam again and out he came.:guitarist:guitarist

I watch JOCK eat a tree branch till it was toothpick size, took about 3 minutes. :wah:

CARLA;1241563 wrote: I watch JOCK eat a tree branch till it was toothpick size, took about 3 minutes. :wah:


:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

does that boy ever stop eating?:wah:

NOPE.. The minute he wakes up till he falls asleep he is looking for or waiting for food.

CARLA;1241567 wrote: NOPE.. The minute he wakes up till he falls asleep he is looking for or waiting for food.


he's gonna be one fat gorilla.:sneaky:

Chonsi.....You won't believe it.......The teachers received new computers this week and they were updated last night. I can't believe it. I can download the Bristol Zoo and have access to the indoor and outdoor cams. It's wonderful. Now I can watch our friends during the day...woohooooooo.....

Gorillas wrrrockkkkk......:wah:

Oh, I am so glad for you and your class, Kathy! What a great pic!

Chonsi, Have you tried logging onto Bristol Zoo and if so...could you not view the cam? Bummer if so:(

Kathy Ellen;1242243 wrote: Chonsi.....You won't believe it.......The teachers received new computers this week and they were updated last night. I can't believe it. I can download the Bristol Zoo and have access to the indoor and outdoor cams. It's wonderful. Now I can watch our friends during the day...woohooooooo.....

Gorillas wrrrockkkkk......:wah:




oh that's wonderful!:guitarist:guitarist

and I love that pic!

JOCK has something in his hands today looks like he might be TEXTING Oscar or Spot. :yh_rotfl

*oscar picks up Jock's cell phone*

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I told some of my friends in school about our 'gorilla gang' watching our lovely gorillas. They were so enthralled with the gorilla site and couldn't believe that they could see mom and son cuddling in the wood wool bed.



They laughed as they were watching our big guy waiting for food. It was hilarious to see poor Jock moving from door to door waiting for food to arrive:wah:



Julie, I have more fans watching our gorilla friends:-4 I'm so happy that we can watch it in school now during the day.

chonsigirl;1243656 wrote: *oscar picks up Jock's cell phone*


:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Kathy Ellen;1243660 wrote: I told some of my friends in school about our 'gorilla gang' watching our lovely gorillas. They were so enthralled with the gorilla site and couldn't believe that they could see mom and son cuddling in the wood wool bed.



They laughed as they were watching our big guy waiting for food. It was hilarious to see poor Jock moving from door to door waiting for food to arrive:wah:



Julie, I have more fans watching our gorilla friends:-4 I'm so happy that we can watch it in school now during the day.


Oh fabulous, they must have really enjoyed that.:guitarist:guitarist

Odie;1243718 wrote: Oh fabulous, they must have really enjoyed that.:guitarist:guitarist


Odie, Originally, I tried to get them to watch it on their own....and they didn't. So I showed them the web cam on my computer and they absolutely loved it....Now, they're all watching it with glee:wah::-6They're hooked:p

Kathy Ellen;1243742 wrote: Odie, Originally, I tried to get them to watch it on their own....and they didn't. So I showed them the web cam on my computer and they absolutely loved it....Now, they're all watching it with glee:wah::-6They're hooked:p


so now they are watching them, I think what happened is they were more interested because you showed them how and you stayed and enjoyed it with them.

- Sometimes I had found that when my own boys were growing up, they wanted mom there with them, and then they took the interest, because I did and it makes it more fun.

I could be wrong, but I just think they enjoyed doing it with you.:-4

It is the weekend, I can watch them! Someone is waiting for food-like whats new! :wah:

As always first in line with his eyes on all doors.

They are all outside enjoying daylight before the sun sets. JOCK is laying around soaking up the sun eating. :-6