Water Works

It was nearly time to go home. Sweezus and Farky decided to make their way back to the entrance via the sea lion exhibit.

There were two sea lions, one sunning on the rocks and the other swimming in relentless circles at one end of the pool.

Why is it only using one half the pool? wondered Sweezus.

Why don't you invent a reason? replied Farky, squinting at the low afternoon sun.

No, said Sweezus. You wouldn't be impressed.

No I wouldn't, said Farky. Do you think it looks happy?

I'd have to see its face, said Sweezus.

They followed the zoo trail until they came to the orang-utan enclosure.

They joined some people at the viewing window overlooking the vast enclosure with its tall trees and giant rope trapeze.

There's one! shouted Farky. Look! She's coming over here!

The ginger-haired orang-utan made her way slowly and carefully towards the wooden platform directly in front of the viewing window. She hoisted herself up, sat with her bottom over the edge, and peed, for a very long time.

Hey! cried Farky. She's peeing!

Awesome! said Sweezus.

She'll be doing it deliberately, to show us what she thinks, said a woman to her friend.

Sweezus looked at Farky.

See? he said. It's not just me that does it.

Farky pulled his Panda hat down to cover his face.

What are you laughing at? asked Sweezus.

What you just said, spluttered Farky.

But Sweezus didn't get it.