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Gorilla Youngster Moke Is Leaving the National Zoo. Here's Why It Matters | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (267+ words) Later this spring, we will bid farewell to western lowland gorilla Moke as he takes the next step towards growing up....
Franklin Park Zoo is getting two new gorillas as Little Joe heads to Pittsburgh
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (341+ words) Franklin Park Zoo is saying goodbye to one of its best-known residents " and preparing for two new arrivals. Little Joe, the 33-year-old western lowland gorilla who has lived at the zoo for decades, will move to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium…...
UK's oldest provincial zoo that closed after 186 years
15+ hour, 57+ min ago (542+ words) The Royal Family have even visited the historic site(Image: Getty) Numerous renowned zoos can be found throughout the UK, but one historic venue that entertained visitors for nearly two centuries has permanently closed its doors. The beloved zoo first…...
UK's oldest zoo was once home to 10, 000 animals
16+ hour ago (522+ words) Bristol Zoo welcomed visitors for nearly two centuries(Image: Mike_Boyland via Getty Images) While Britain is home to many well-known zoos, one historic attraction that welcomed visitors for nearly two centuries has permanently closed its doors. The beloved zoo first opened…...
Paul Donn, western lowland gorilla at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, dies at 37
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (156+ words) cbs8. com Paul Donn, western lowland gorilla at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, dies at 37 To stream CBS 8 on your phone, you need the CBS 8 app. Download the CBS 8 app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…...
Fans flock to see "Little Joe" the gorilla in his final weekend at the Franklin Park Zoo
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (233+ words) BOSTON (WHDH) - It was the last weekend for a legend at the Franklin Park Zoo. Little Joe, a big gorilla, is making the move from Boston to Pittsburgh. Erica Farrell, the zoo's assistant curator, said, "This was just a really…...
The world's seventh oldest lemur turns 30
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (426+ words) Zoo officials said Shelly is an "incredibly special animal" A critically endangered red ruffed lemur has turned 30 - making her the seventh oldest in the world. Shelly celebrated her birthday on 13 May at Blackpool Zoo, whose officials said she was thought…...
The world's seventh oldest red ruffed lemur turns 30
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (170+ words) A critically endangered red ruffed lemur has turned 30 - making her the seventh oldest in the world. Shelly celebrated her birthday on 13 May at Blackpool Zoo, whose officials said she was thought to be the oldest in the UK. Red ruffed…...
Silverback gorilla Little Joe will leave Franklin Park Zoo to start family at Pittsburgh Zoo, "He's very excited"
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (231+ words) May 16, 2026 / 4: 23 PM EDT / CBS Boston It's a bittersweet ending for Boston residents who know and love Little Joe, a silverback gorilla who became an iconic fixture at the Franklin Park Zoo." Little Joe has spent 30 years in Boston, making headlines…...
Ellen Trout Zoo unveils new African primate habitat - AOL
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (160+ words) LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) " The Ellen Trout Zoo opened its new habitat for African primates, including lemurs and De Brazza's monkeys, on Friday, ensuring the animals have the best possible welfare. "Here's the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 NFL Schedule" The creation of the…...