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Toddler and baby gorilla lock eyes then begin playing game no one can ignore

11 days ago

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Imagine this: you’re at the zoo with your toddler, expecting nothing more than a day filled with animal sights and sounds.

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But what if your little one ends up making an unexpected friend?

During their visit to the Columbus Zoo, Isaiah and his parents experienced a situation that was exactly as described.

They thought it would be just another day of watching animals, but little did they know, Isaiah was about to form a connection with a baby gorilla named Kamoli.

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Kamoli found refuge within a secure glass enclosure nestled within the heart of the zoo's Congo Expedition exhibit.

He was probably just as curious about the visitors as they were about him.

Then, along came Isaiah, a pint-sized bundle of energy, ready to make a new friend.

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“He was just looking at the gorillas, and we said to him, ‘Isaiah, what do the gorillas do?’ and he started pounding his chest,” Isaiah’s mom, Sherry Chute, shared with The Columbia Dispatch.

This seemingly uncomplicated gesture served as the catalyst for the blossoming of a friendship. Kamoli was genuinely intrigued by the initial interaction.

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What happened next was like a scene from a children’s book.

Kamoli and Isaiah started a playful game of tag.

Kamoli hastily moved to one corner of his enclosure, prompting Isaiah to quickly follow suit to ensure he didn't miss out on the excitement.

It was as if an invisible thread of friendship had tied them together.

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The game continued, with Kamoli running to the opposite side of his enclosure and Isaiah following suit.

Upon Kamoli's initiation of a game of hide-and-seek by positioning himself behind a tree, Isaiah enthusiastically partook in the activity, actively searching for his newfound companion.

The air was filled with Isaiah’s giggles and what one could only assume were Kamoli’s internal chuckles.

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Sherry couldn’t have been happier watching this unfold.

“It was delightful to see Isaiah make such a unique and exotic friend,” she said.

Humans and gorillas exhibit remarkable similarities, which may explain the strong bond that can form between them.

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The playful interaction between the two gorillas lasted approximately five minutes, a duration that, when perceived through the lens of toddler and baby gorilla perception, might well have translated into an entire day of enjoyment.

As they prepared to leave, Isaiah waved and cheerfully said, “Bye, gorilla!”