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…
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…
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that’s especially true when it comes to photos of nature. Wildlife photography is a skill and an art, and a great photo can make…
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that’s especially true when it comes to photos of nature. Wildlife photography is a skill and an art, and a great photo can make…
Zola the gorilla splashes around and dances in a swimming pool at the Dallas Zoo. While it’s sad to see any animal in captivity, enrichment sessions like this help the…
Damian Aspinall is well-known for his conservationist work with lowland gorillas. For decades, he and his family have worked on increasing the number of gorillas in the wild by raising…
Silverback mountain gorillas have a fearsome reputation. But with his children, this gorilla dad is just one big softie. This male gorilla has been very successful. He’s ruled his group…
A magical moment took place at the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston when Kiki the gorilla noticed a human baby. Emmelina Austin held the child by the glass so the gorilla could…
