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Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla in a zoo, is celebrating her 68th birthday in Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — Fatou, the oldest gorilla living in captivity worldwide, is getting ready for her 68th birthday in style. The ...
‘Gorilla icon’ known for tickle fights dies at age 48 in Colorado, zoo says
A gorilla known for her tickle fights was euthanized due to age-related health decline, a Colorado zoo said. A western Iowland “ gorilla icon ” named Roxie who was known by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo staff ...
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo remembers ‘Gorilla Icon’ Roxie following her passing
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is remembering 48-year-old Roxie after she was humanely euthanized Tuesday due to “age-related decline.” ...
Little Rock Zoo celebrates historic birth of baby gorilla Beni at special naming ceremony
The Little Rock Zoo has officially announced the name of its newborn gorilla with a special ceremony this morning.Beni, the ...
Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.