Otaru Turns 5 - Lincoln Park Zoo Poem by Ima Ryma

Japanese macaque, Otaru,
Is turning five years old today
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,
And she is partying away.
The keepers gave her a browse ball
With leafy green goodies inside.
Otaru needs the wherewithal
To extract and be gratified.
She holds the ball and studies it.
Especially the holes she eyes,
Discovering her fingers fit.
Five years old, this monkey is wise.

Happy Birthday Otaru girl,
As 'round goodies your fingers curl.