“When Burma, the zoo’s female gibbon, goes into estrus she bobs her head and body up and down to show Caruso, the male, she’s receptive to breeding,” says Zoological Manager of Primates Michael Brown-Palsgrove. Learn such fun facts about animal courtship rituals at the Animal Attractions Breakfast on Saturday, February 9.

Female white-cheeked gibbon Burma (pictured) resides with mate Caruso and their son, Sai, at the Helen Brach Primate House.

Brown-Palsgrove, Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology Director Rachel Santymire, Ph.D., and Population Management Center Director Sarah Long, M.S., will share their insights into animal introductions and breeding behavior during this savory, early Valentine’s Day event at Regenstein Center for African Apes.

Register yourself and your valentine for the Animal Attractions Breakfast today!