First Out - Lincoln Park Zoo Poem by Ima Ryma

I am a Japanese macaque.
I'm known as a snow monkey too.
And I'm always on the fast track
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo.
When fresh snow does begin to fall,
One sure fact to count on is that
I will be the first one of all
Seen in the outside habitat
To welcome in the falling snow.
My fur coat keeps me warm enough
To bear the cold, and I'm gung ho,
Surrounded by the new white stuff.

Other snow monkeys will come out
To join me in snow fun no doubt.