Ima Ryma Poems

Finely takes a romp in the rain.
The three year old giraffe feels he
Is King in wet or dry domain.
A true royal romper he does be.
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Pygmy slow loris, Meeka, is
Using some shredded paper to
Recycle in his nesting biz
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo.
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The two newest snow monkeys do
A get more acquainted play date
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,
A welcome time for each play mate.
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Asian otters, Gasby and Phraay,
Are doing what they often do,
Taking a break from otter play
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo.
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Aruba Island rattlesnakes
Have two heat sensing pits they use
To check out prey for striking sakes,
With thermal images as clues.
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On his neck is a white cop's knee
Holding the black man on the ground,
And in handcuffs the black man be.
Coming from him the gasping sound,
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Sloth, Luigi, is hanging out,
And spies a keeper coming near.
This perks up Luigi no doubt.
Maybe some treats are coming here.
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Red river hogs, Lily and Knox,
Are in their yard snouting about,
Helping opportunity knocks,
Digging the ground to sniff stuff out.
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Fennec fox, Helga's on a crunch
Of leaves of lettuce left for her
By the keepers for her to munch.
Helga likes lettuce fine for sure,
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Pygmy hippo, Howie, does do
A descent down into the pool
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,
To join with his buddies, a school
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