Gorilla SSP

We’re headed to today for our second birthday celebration! This handsome fella is Floyd, and today is his 5th birthday! Born and raised at Zoo Atlanta, Floyd is the son of Lulu and Taz! It’s been amazing watching his silverback journey (and he still has a way to go), and we’re sure the keepers went all out to make your day extra special!
📷 from Max Block

We’re headed to the today for our first birthday celebration! This lovely lady is Akenji, and today is her 23rd birthday! Born and raised at the Woodland Park Zoo, Akenji has grown up quite a bit over the years. She recently gave birth to a baby boy on June 28th who is currently being raised by staff. We hope your day was amazing and celebrated for the awesome gorilla you are!
📷 from Max Block

This calls for a drumroll - Gorilla Breakfasts are coming back! 🥁

This fan-favourite event makes for one unforgettable morning. With a breakfast buffet at Grazers Restaurant, gorilla stories and facts shared by our Conservation Education team, followed by exclusive access to see our gorilla troop start their day, this is a one-of-a-kind breakfast experience! 🦍

Grab your tickets now with the link before they sell out: https://bit.ly/4cbMJN7

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It’s a girl!

It’s a girl!

The newest addition to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s western lowland gorilla family was born on June 29, and the Animal Care and Conservation Medicine teams have confirmed that the baby is female. Her name will be announced at a later date.

Baby girl and mom are doing well! Sue, the baby’s mother, keeps the baby close and is taking great care of her. The team reports that she is a great mom and that the rest of the troop continues to be interested in the newest addition.

The baby is the 35th gorilla to be born at the Columbus Zoo since 1956 when Colo, the first gorilla to be born in professional care, entered the world. You can see Sue and baby in either the indoor or outdoor gorilla habitat; however, they have unlimited access to behind-the-scenes locations to rest and bond. Plan your visit to meet them and learn more about the many ways that the Columbus Zoo helps to conserve this critically endangered species! https://www.columbuszoo.org/congo-expedition

We’re headed to the today for our birthday celebration! This handsome fella is Chaka, and today is his 40th birthday! Originally born at the Philadelphia Zoo, Chaka has made his mark at quite a few zoos - follow with me: Philly ➡️ Columbus ➡️ Cincinnati ➡️ Philly ➡️ Riverbanks ➡️ Houston. With 8 kids across the country and impacting thousands of keepers and visitors alike, we know Chaka’s 40 years on the planet have been impactful, impressive, and fit for a great celebration!
📷 from Max Block

We’re headed to the today for our birthday celebration! This lovely lady is Triska, and today is her 38th birthday! Born and raised at the Bronx Zoo, Triska is mother to 5 gorillas during her time in NY. From keeper Sabrina: “Triska is strong willed and bossy. She likes to claim everything as her own and is a master at using her belly as a shelf. She is also very smart and can be sweet when she wants, making her keepers appreciate her even more.“ we hope that your belly and belly shelf were full of delicious snacks from all of your favorite keepers!
📷 from Sabrina Squillari

We’re headed to today for our birthday celebration! This handsome fella is Taz, and today is his 35th birthday! Born and raised in the ATL, Taz is a legendary silverback in a long list of legendary silverbacks that have called ATL home. A father of 11 different gorillas that are spread throughout the country, we know Taz and the troop had a blast celebrating his special day!
📷 from Max Block

We’re headed to the today for a special belated birthday celebration! This lovely lady is K***a, and yesterday was her 1st birthday! Born and raised at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, K***a, whose name means “love”in Kinyarwandan, is very loved in return by everyone around her. From associate animal curator Laura: “She is small and sassy, trying to escape her overprotective helicopter mom at every chance. We have observed play sessions with her new “little sis”, miss Jameela.” There’s tons of fun these days in Cleveland, after tons of extra work and love by the staff and gorillas, and we know how spoiled she was yesterday!
📷 from Laura Klutts

Summer at the Zoo. 🌞

Hope you're having a relaxing weekend.

Exciting news from Zoo Atlanta with Kambera expecting!

We’re headed to the today for our second birthday celebration! This handsome fella is Mwelu, and today is his 38th birthday! Originally born at the Columbus Zoo, Mwelu has quite the extensive travel log in his life. Take a trip with him from: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium➡️Birmingham Zoo ➡️Cincinnati Zoo ➡️Birmingham Zoo ➡️Cincinnati Zoo ➡️Birmingham Zoo ➡️Cincinnati Zoo ➡️Gulf Breeze Zoo ➡️Memphis Zoo where he’s been since 2007! That’s a lot of moving, especially really early on in his life, but his keepers threw him a dinosaur themed celebration today because he’s DINO-mite!
📷 from Memphis Zoo’s page

We’re headed to the today for our first birthday celebration! This handsome fella is Kidogo Njemba, and today is his 9th birthday! Born and raised at the Bronx Zoo, Kidogo Njemba’s name means “little giant” which seems fitting as he’s getting older/bigger. From Keeper Sabrina: “Njemba is the youngest of the Bronx gorillas. He is mischievous and silly. He likes wrestling with his brothers and playing tag with his keepers.“. We’re sure today was filled with nonstop fun, so we hope you and the rest of the troop had a great day celebrating!
📷 from Melissa Liggio

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Our community has been a tree-mendous help working alongside our Browse Department to prepare tasty browse for our animals to enjoy! If you haven't had the chance to join us, we’ll be hosting more Community Volunteer Days through August.

Register for one of the following dates: https://www.omahazoo.com/special-events

🍃 Wednesday, July 17 | 8 - 11 a.m.
🍃 Wednesday, July 31 | 8 - 11 a.m.
🍃 Wednesday, August 7 | 8 - 11 a.m.
🍃 Saturday, August 10 | 8 - 11 a.m.

Must be at least 13 years old to volunteer. Those 13 - 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult, who is also volunteering.

Gladys is one tough cookie! After breaking her arm in April she sported the world's first 3D printed titanium cast for several months. Her arm has fully healed and she is back with her troop. She is still participating in daily PT to strengthen and stretch her arm. This One Tough Animal feature is brought to you by Bobcat Enterprises, Inc.

We’re headed to the yesterday for a birthday celebration! This lovely little lady is Kwame, and yesterday was her 1st birthday! Born and raised at the Columbus Zoo, you all might remember when she was born as the surprise of the century last July, iykyk. While she may have been unexpected last year, we know that the party was well planned and executed for her cuteness!
📷 from Chelsea Massaroni

We’re headed to yesterday (7-13) for the third of 4 birthday celebrations (we had to add another that we forgot)! This lovely lady is Ada, and yesterday was her 3rd birthday! Born and raised at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Ada is a princess in the making. Ada’s name comes from the Igbo people in Nigeria and can be translated to mean “first daughter.” After giving birth to two sons, it was fitting to name Azizi’s first daughter, Ada. We hope you and the rest of the troop had a magical day celebrating your birthday!
📷 from Kelsey V

We’re headed to the today for our second of 3 birthday celebrations! This handsome fella is Mashudu, and today is his 23rd birthday! Born and raised at the ABQ BioPark, Mashudu is a member of the zoos bachelor troop. We hope you and the other fellas had a great day celebrating your special day!
📷 from Max Block

Heartbreaking news from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park today on the passing of legendary silverback Winston. Beloved by gorillas, keepers, and visitors, Winston’s 52 year legacy will be continued by generations of related gorillas around the country.

Nest in peace, Winston.

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance family is heartbroken to share the passing of Winston, the 52-year-old western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

This gentle giant will be remembered for his quiet strength, easygoing nature, and heart of gold. Winston served as the protector of his family and was recognized as one of the oldest silverbacks in the world.

Wildlife care teams monitoring Winston's heart noticed signs of decline in recent years, and he had been receiving medical treatments for several age-related conditions, including heart disease, degenerative joint disease, and kidney disease.

Winston’s wildlife care specialists described him as representing “the best of us,” and his contributions to gorilla conservation will continue to improve the lives of great apes around the world for generations to come. We invite you to share your memories and condolences with all who are feeling this loss. Thank you for your continued support.

We’re headed to the today for our first of 3 birthday celebrations! This lovely lady is Bawang, and today is her 44th birthday! Originally born at the Cincinnati Zoo, Bawang moved to San Fran in 1981 and hasn’t left! We hope your birthday was fit for the queen you are and were spoiled with the rest of the troop!
📷 from Max Block

He is perfect. 👑

And at three years old, Pablo is every bit a rascal, wrestling with his sisters and following Little Joe around. But you can still catch those tender moments with his mom, when he climbs into her lap for a snuggle.

Spend some quality face time with the family at Gorilla Grove this summer.

📸 Keeper Christina

We’re headed to the today for our birthday celebration! This lovely lady is Makari, and today is her 37th birthday! Originally born at the Lincoln Park Zoo, Makari spent 2 years in Louisville before heading back to LPZ for another 8 years, all before making her way to Kansas City in 2012. A great mother and valued member of their troop, we hope your day was great and filled with all of your favorite things!
📷 from Kansas City Zoo’s page

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Leave your best caption for this photo of Timmy one of our silverback gorillas.

Fun Fact: Timmy is our largest silverback and can often be seen in his outdoor habitat with silverback Samson.

Update on the little fella at Woodland Park Zoo!

We’re headed to the today for our second birthday celebration! This lovely lady is Tuti, and today is her 30th birthday! Born and raised at the Bronx Zoo, Tuti has been a staple in NY for 30 years now. From Keeper Sabrina: “Tuti is a shy, curious gorilla. She tends to keep to herself and stay out of trouble.  She enjoys attention from her keepers and spending time in her favorite tree.“. We hope this mother, valued troop mate, and boogie down Bronx legend had an amazing day!
📷 from Sabrina Squillari

We’re headed to the today for our second birthday celebration! This handsome fella is Gus, and today is his 8th birthday! Born and raised at the Fort Worth Zoo, Gus sure has grown up recently! Now weighing 172 pounds, Gus hasn’t given up being a kid completely yet - playing and goofing as often as possible! We hope your day was great Gus!
📷 from Fort Worth Zoo’s page