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Tag: great apes

Gorilla Swap Aids Conservation of Species

Saint Louis and Brookfield Zoo Gorilla Swap

Saint Louis Zoo and Brookfield Zoo have completed a swap of two male gorillas allowing for one to join a breeding group.

Published February 8, 2023
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged ape, brookfield zoo, gorilla, great apes, saint louis zoo, western lowland gorilla

Animals Celebrate Easter at ZSLs Zoos

Easter at ZSL

The animals at ZSL London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo have enjoyed special Easter treats prepared by their keepers.

Published April 13, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged easter, gorillas, great apes, mammals, meerkats, zsl

Great Ape Heart Project Finds New Home at Detroit Zoo

Great Ape Heart Project Moves to Detroit Zoo

The Great Ape Heart Project has found a new home at the Detroit Zoo after being based at Zoo Atlanta since 2010.

Published February 2, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged apes, detroit zoo, great ape heart project, great apes, primate, zoo atlanta

World’s Oldest Male Gorilla Passes Away at Zoo Atlanta

Gorilla Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Altanta have said farewell to the world’s oldest male western lowland gorilla who was found deceased in his habitat this week.

Published January 26, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged atlanta, gorilla, great apes, mammals, primates, western lowland gorilla

Animals Enjoy Popcorn Day at Brookfield Zoo

Popcorn Day Brookfield Zoo

The Animals at Brookfield Zoo including gorillas and tapirs have enjoyed popcorn treats to celebrate National Popcorn Day.

Published January 21, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged brookfield zoo, chicago, gorillas, great apes, mammals, popcorn, tapir

Zoo Atlanta Mourn Passing of Gorilla, Choomba, 59

Gorilla Passing Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta have farewelled their gorilla, Choomba at the age of 59. She was the fourth oldest gorilla in a captive collection globally.

Published January 15, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged great apes, mourning, primates

Woodland Park Zoo Farewell Orangutan, Melati

Woodland Park Zoo Orangutan Melati Passes

Woodland Park Zoo have farewelled their orangutan Melati following complications with a surgery to remedy a health issue.

Published December 16, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged apes, bornean orangutan, great apes, orangutan, primates, Woodland Park Zoo

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