The Tumble Gorillas!!

Those of you who have been to see the amazing Festival of the Lion King will certainly have seen or heard of the the world famous Tumble Monkeys.  But if you head over to the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail you may find yourself in the presence of a few Tumble Gorillas, including this one pictured below who, with that sheet wrapping around her, tumbled her way down that hill over and over again.

The gorillas found here can often be hilarious to watch, especially when its not too warm outside.  At certain times of the day handlers place "toys" into the habitat and the gorillas often enjoy them to the fullest.  This is true for a few of the species at Disney's Animal Kingdom.  That's why it is important when touring DAK to set time aside to see the animal exhibits, and often return to them at other times of the day.  Don't hesitate to ask a CM when the best times to visit are.

Also, it is critical to understand how close gorillas like this are to disappearing from the wild.  To learn more about them, and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, go to our Conservation Page and see how you can help

photos by Dave McBride