Fatou, world’s oldest living gorilla, turns 67 — happy birthday!
Some animals are blessed with exceptionally long lives, and a special few even hold the distinction as the oldest living member of their species. Fatou, the “grande dame” of the…
Some animals are blessed with exceptionally long lives, and a special few even hold the distinction as the oldest living member of their species. Fatou, the “grande dame” of the…
Damian Aspinall’s dedication to gorilla conservation began with the establishment of the Aspinall Foundation in 1992, a significant milestone in his efforts to protect and preserve these magnificent creatures. At…
In February, we reported on the story of Jameela, a prematurely-born baby gorilla who was successfully delivered via a rare c-section. But it turns out that wasn’t the end of the…
The birth of a newborn gorilla took a dramatic turn recently when life-threatening complications impacted the health of the mother — until staff acted fast to perform an emergency surgery…
Measuring the impact that Robin Williams had on the world is almost impossible. The comedic genius had the magical ability of making people laugh, even when happiness was absent. But it wasn’t just people…
Gorillas are one of the closest animal relatives to humans, and raising a baby gorilla is a lot like raising a human baby. That’s what one heartwarming story from last year…
An alpha male gorilla named Chimanuka had a tense and daunting task of trying to get his family and troop safely across a road that goes through the nature park…
Aspinall Foundation works to bring gorillas in captivity back to their natural environment. The Foundation is managed by Damian Aspinall, who in the past 10 years has seen hundreds of gorillas…
Exactly 37 years ago, in 1986, 5-year-old Levan Merritt visited to the zoo with his brothers and parents. But what was meant to be a nice day quickly turned into a…
I have always been in awe of primates; up close they are fascinating creatures who give us so much insight into how we as humans have evolved. Their hands and…
The birth of a baby is a truly a miraculous thing to witness, no matter which species. When Calaya, a western lowland gorilla, gave birth to her first born, the…
Sometimes animals become orphaned, and rely on the kindness of humans for survival. Thankfully, there are many people who devote their lives to taking care of these animals, and can…
A scary moment was caught on camera by guests visiting the San Diego Zoo when they saw a stray dog in the gorilla enclosure. The male German Shepherd ran around…
It’s always a special day for a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when it’s a member of an endangered species. Each new birth is a step…
When multi-millionaire and wildlife conservationist Damian Aspinall introduced his new wife to two of his old friends, he didn’t think he would have to worry about them stealing her away…
Gorillas are incredible animals, and they’re also one of the closest animal relatives to humans. Our species share a lot in common, and many times an unlikely, beautiful bond can…
Some animals are blessed with having very long lives. These animals can stick around for decades, delighting generations of people and serving as beloved ambassadors for their species. Like Helen,…
One thing humans have in common with animals is a mother’s love for their child. In nearly every species, a mother is essential for caring for their offspring, teaching them how to…
Koko, the gorilla we all loved so much, was one of the few apes that was able to communicate using Gorilla Sign Language, a modified version of the American Sign…
He made us laugh with his acting and we fell in love with his humor. Robin Williams had become famous as an actor but what he was truly admired for…