Peach checking out her new guy. Photo credit: Jennifer Stevenson
They have to go through quarantine at our veterinary clinic during which time they are cared for by our awesome clinic keepers. They will undergo a sedation and exam while in quarantine and once they both receive a clean bill of health they will get to meet each other. Right now they can see each other but not touch one another. We’ll be moving to an introduction through a mesh barrier soon, then finally letting them in together. So far they have been calling to one another and seem eager to meet so keep your fingers crossed for love at first sight.
Andy looking a little shy at the prospect of his new girlfriend. Photo credit: Jennifer Stevenson
But before Andy and Peach can move into their new home, we need your help getting it ready! If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to get an exhibit ready for new residents, now is your chance to find out. In the comments section below, tell us why we should pick you to help us get Andy & Peach’s new home ready.
Whoever submits the winning comment will get to come out to the zoo with a friend and help us prepare the exhibit. Be prepared to get dirty, learn some cool stuff about primates and have fun!
Contest Particulars:
- You and your guest must be 18 years old.
- You must be available at 2:00 on May 12th to come to the zoo.
- If you have an aversion to physical work and getting dirty, this may not be the contest for you.
- The prize can not be given to someone else. If you win, you must be the participant, along with your chosen guest.
- The primate team will choose their favorite comment as the winner, so be creative!
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That would be the most AWESOME behind the scenes type of work! I have no aversion to getting dirty to prep a sweet home for those cuties! I would be literally HONORED to tell people I helped in such a wonderful way
Houston Zoo…love it!
It would be like the coolest episode of Extreme Home Make-over EVER without the awkward unveiling. It would be my honor to dig in for Andy and Peach’s honeymoon abode!
As a teacher I would love to model by example, the simple yet joyous way every human can change the world for others. What a fun yet profound way to influence the preservation of a species! A lasting legacy…
This would be great to add to my animal experiences. I love working with animals and helping around especially if its an animal I have nevr dealt with, I’ve dealt from dogs to wild bats and chameleons. Never been scared of animals and love them. I am against animal cruelty and it would be an honor if I can help with animal conservation and building its habitat.
While I would love to participate, I probably do not have the physical ability to really help prepare the exhibit. There might be someone I could bring with me who does have the physical ability to do the work but not sure if he would be willing.
Good luck to those who post their comments. May the best person be lucky enough to experience this event.