Posts Tagged ‘zoo’
Spider monkey
A spider monkey clings to the inside of his cage at the Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Independence, Kan.
Monkeys with wings
On May 28, 1959, Miss Able became one of the first monkeys to survive space flight. Miss Able was born at the Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Independence, Kan.
On May 28, 2009, in honor of the 30th anniversary of her flight, Independence, Kan., Mayor Rick Mott declared the day “Miss Able Day.”
The proclamation was followed by an event featuring displays on Miss Able and space flight in general. Dr. Barta, a local veterinarian, brought his capuchin monkey, “Gizmo,” out for children to see.
Nap time
A monkey takes a break from play on Monkey Island at the Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Riverside Park in Independence, Kan. “Miss Able,” the first monkey to fly in space was born at this zoo.
