Simon Meets Brett Douglas!!

Simon, one of our beloved squirrel monkeys, got a special treat today... he got to meet his favorite radio DJ Brett Douglas from KISS 105.3!!!! Simon LOVES Brett's morning show. The first morning task at Jody's Jungle is to turn on KISS 105.3 so that Simon does not miss a minute of Brett's show. We finally got in touch with Brett and told him all about Simon and Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary. Brett was so excited to hear all about his biggest little fan and couldn't wait to meet Simon!

MonkeyMobile away!

Brett arrived just after finishing his morning broadcast eager to meet his fan. He was greeted by Kari and Jungle Friends apprentice (and Simon's dance partner) Shira. After signing in, we whisked him away to Squirrelville in the MonkeyMobile.




Simon knows Brett by voice and had never met the man...  until now. We were all a little shocked at Simon's first reaction to meeting Brett. Simon is normally loud, energetic and inquisitive. When Brett walked up and started talking to Simon, Simon became very shy and starstruck. He sat in one of his hammocks and just looked at Brett, seeming to think "why is this voice I love so much coming from this man and not the radio?"

Starstruck Simon hid away at first (circled in red)

Simon's shyness quickly dissolved and he was eager to check out his favorite radio DJ. Simon even did some of his famous backflips for Brett! After no time Brett and Simon were best of friends. Brett can't wait to come back to hang out with Simon and his friends again and neither can Simon! Thanks Brett and KISS 105.3 for everything! 

Brett poses with the new Morning Show Mascot, Simon