Roosevelt Park Zoo :. Minot North Dakota .: Animals

Siamang Gibbon
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Photo Credit: Doug KjosFOUND IN WILD: Rain forests of Sumatra and Malaysia

SIZE AND DESCRIPTION:

The Siamang Gibbon is three feet tall, but its arm spread is five feet. It folds its arms over its head to keep them from trailing on the ground.
Their throat sac enlarges to amplify its call over long distances.
Hands are cup-shaped for gripping.
Legs are strong; uses back legs to walk upright.

DIET (ZOO): fresh fruits and vegetables
DIET (WILD): mainly fruits and leaves

INTERESTING FACTS:

The ape hates water and cannot swim. When drinking, it usually cups the water in its large hands.
The Siamang has binocular vision, which allows it to focus ahead on the next branches to grab.
Grooming is a major social activity that strengthens the family bond.
They live in small, close-knit family groups consisting of an adult male, female, and two or three youngsters.
They live high up in treetops, swinging from tree to tree.
They sleep sitting upright at night in the high branches.

Hours

May: 10am - 6pm
June-August: 10am - 8pm
September: 10am - 6pm

The Zoo will re-open Saturday, April 26, 2008

Admission

$6.00, ages 13 & up
$3.00, ages 4-12
Free, ages 3 & under

Wagons & Strollers

$2.14 Wagon

$1.07 Stroller