Dan Barth wanted to surprise his long-distance girlfriend, Shaina Culpepper when she flew into North Dakota for a visit.

Since they are both pranksters he decided to do something different from the usual bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates.

Sporting his new primate apparel, a sign around his neck made by his niece which read "Shaina, you drive me bananas," and with his brother holding the camera, the stage was set.

A confused Culpepper is seen in the airport terminal searching for her absent sweetheart when she spots a gorilla speeding towards her.

Lots of hugs, giggles and a heartwarming reunion ensues.

Dan Barth wanted to surprise his long distance girlfriend, Shaina Culpepper, when she flew into North Dakota for a visit.

Since they were both pranksters he decided to do something different from the usual bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates.

Drawing inspiration from a previous prank pulled by Culpepper involving a fictional gorilla suit Barth went out and bought an actual gorilla suit for the special pickup surprise.

Sporting his new primate apparel, a sign around his neck made by his niece which read "Shaina, you drive me bananas" and with his brother holding the camera the stage was set.

A confused Culpepper can be seen in the airport terminal searching for her absent sweetheart when instead she spots a gorilla speeding towards her. She reads the sign, realizes its her honey in disguise and any fear is quickly replaced by laughter. Lots of hugs, giggles and a heartwarming reunion then ensues.