Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla family grows

The Cincinnati Zoo is expanding their gorilla family with the addition of a new male silverback. The new gorilla, who has not yet been named, was born to longtime alpha couple, Makari and Cheka.

Since his birth on October 10th, the little gorilla has been spending time bonding with his mother and other family members. Zoo officials say that he is healthy and doing well.

This is the first time since 2007 that the Cincinnati Zoo has added a new gorilla to their breeding program. Silverbacks are typically very territorial, so zoo officials are cautiously optimistic about how the new addition will be accepted by the rest of the family.

Gorillas are critically endangered in the wild, so any additional population growth is good news for these animals. The Cincinnati Zoo currently has six gorillas in their troop – four females and two males.

California zoo welcomes new baby gorilla

On Wednesday, the California zoo welcomed a new baby gorilla. The zoo's staff is thrilled with the new arrival and reports that the baby is healthy and doing well.

This is the first time a baby gorilla has been born at this particular zoo. The mother and baby are bonding well, and the zoo's staff are providing them with plenty of support and care.

Gorillas are an endangered species, so it is important to celebrate every addition to the population. This little one is sure to bring joy to everyone who visits the zoo.

Denver Zoo welcomes 4-month-old gorilla

Denver Zoo's new little gorilla has finally made her grand entrance. Nneka, a western lowland gorilla, was born on October 12 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to parents Sable and Bebac. After spending almost four months with her family in Columbus, Ohio, she has made the trip west to join Denver's troop of gorillas.

Nneka is the first offspring for Sable and Bebac and is welcomed by 16-year-old female Chendra and 31-year-old male Kwame. The new addition brings the Denver Zoo gorilla troop to six members.

"We are excited to add Nneka to our troop," said curator of primates Kim SMith. "She has already been well socialized with other gorillas and we expect her transition to Denver Zoo to be smooth. We look forward to watching her grow and develop into an adult gorilla."

Gorillas are highly social animals that live in groups of up to 30 individuals. They use vocalizations and gestures to communicate with each other. Nneka will learn how to behave like a gorilla by watching her family and other group members. She will also learn important survival skills like how to climb trees, build nests, find food, and avoid danger.

Visitors can see Nneka at the Denver Zoo Primate Panorama exhibit along with the zoo's other four gorillas: Kwame, Chendra, Binti Jua (a western lowland gorilla who became famous in 1995 for saving a small boy who had climbed into her enclosure), and Kianja (a mountain gorilla).

Dallas Zoo celebrates 2nd birthday of western lowland gorilla

Dallas Zoo officials are celebrating the 2nd birthday of western lowland gorilla, Baraka. On November 13, 2016, Baraka made his debut to the public and has been a delight ever since.

"He is very inquisitive and loves to explore his surroundings," said Kristen Lukas, curator of primates at the Dallas Zoo.

Baraka was born at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas on November 13, 2016. He was transferred to Dallas Zoo in November of 2017.

"We are excited to have him as a part of our family and continue to learn from him and watch him grow up," Lukas said.

Gorilla exhibit opens at Memphis Zoo

The Memphis Zoo is pleased to announce the opening of its new gorilla exhibit, featuring six of the critically endangered animals.

To prepare for the exhibit, the zoo has partnered with The Gorilla Foundation, which is dedicated to saving gorillas in the wild. The foundation will be providing four gorillas to the Memphis Zoo and also helping to educate visitors about these amazing creatures.

The new exhibit will allow visitors to get up close and personal with the gorillas, who will be living in an open-air habitat. In addition to viewing the gorillas, visitors can learn about their ecology and behavior from interactive displays in the exhibit area.

Zoo director Chuck Brady is confident that the new exhibit will be a big hit with visitors. "Gorillas are incredibly charismatic animals," he said. "I think everyone will enjoy getting to see them up close."

The Memphis Zoo is open every day from 9am to 5pm. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children aged 3-12.