Zookeeper steps in to care for ill baby gorilla rejected by its mother
Gorillas are incredible animals, and they’re also one of the closest animal relatives to humans. Our species share a lot ...
Helen, the second-oldest gorilla in the world, has died at 64 — rest in peace
Some animals are blessed with having very long lives. These animals can stick around for decades, delighting generations of people ...
Two gorillas can’t stop hugging each other touching reunion after 3 years apart
Being separated from your family and the ones you love can be difficult indeed. Of course, this doesn’t only apply ...
Stray dog rescued after getting caught in gorilla enclosure at zoo
Zoos are a great place to see animals in person, but visitors at the San Diego Safari Park this weekend ...
Zookeeper brings her newborn baby to meet her gorilla friends and they have the sweetest reactions
Gorillas are one of the closest relatives to humans in the animal kingdom. They’re such intelligent creatures, and it’s not ...
Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, dies at 61: 'A devastating loss'
It’s always a hard day at a zoo when an animal passes away, but it’s even harder when it’s an ...
Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered gorilla, first in their 139-year history
It’s always a great day at a zoo when a new animal is born. There’s nothing cuter than a newborn ...
Orphaned gorilla, famous for viral selfie, dies in the arms of her human rescuer
Sometimes animals become orphaned, and rely on the kindness of humans for survival. Thankfully, there are many people who devote ...
Gorilla surrounded by butterflies wins grand prize in global photo contest
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that’s especially true when it comes to photos of nature. ...
World's oldest male gorilla celebrates 60th birthday — happy birthday, Ozzie
It’s always a fun occasion when a zoo celebrates the birthdays of one of their animals. But one zoo recently ...
Curious gorilla mom stares lovingly at woman's baby, and shows off her own child
One thing humans have in common with animals is a mother’s love for their child. In nearly every species, a ...
Viral selfie shows the loving bond between orphaned gorillas and the park ranger who raised them
There are many kind people in the world who dedicate their lives to helping wild animals in need. But the ...
Critically endangered gorilla dies six days after it was born at Audubon Zoo
Less than one week after the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans revealed the birth of a western lowland gorilla, the ...
Rafiki, a famous endangered silverback gorilla, has been killed by poachers
It’s impossible to imagine why anyone would want to kill an endangered animal, but there are still some sick people ...
