After breakfast, when Shabani was sleeping alone, Ai would gently approach her.
She stared at Shabani for 20-30 minutes.
Shabani couldn't take it anymore and hugged Ai🩷
It was a short time, but they both looked so happy😊

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Shabani♂
Born October 20, 1996
Place of birth Appenhure Primate Park (Netherlands)

Nene♀
Born in 1972 (estimated)
Africa (wild)

Ai ♀
Born February 27, 2003
Place of birth Higashiyama Zoo

Kiyomasa ♂
Born November 1, 2012
Place of birth Higashiyama Zoo

Annie ♀
June 2, 2013
Place of birth Higashiyama Zoo