A Milestone in Gorilla Troop Introductions

Are you ready for a gorilla troop update?

We have exciting news! After months of gradual introductions, our western lowland gorilla troop is now together full-time with adult female ‘Johari’. Thanks to the guidance and expertise of our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team, we’re celebrating this important milestone and the successful integration of our newest troop member.

While the troop is now together 24/7, the gorillas are still in a transition phase. During this time, they continue to settle in and learn about one another, while gradually doing more as a group. The troop heads outside together (weather permitting) and their dedicated care givers have begun reintroducing morning and afternoon shifts to their back-of-house space to support habitat habitat cleaning, training activities, and enrichment. We’re taking things day by day, but the progress has been encouraging. We’re already seeing the group move and behave as a cohesive troop.

Stop by to visit our troop in the African Rainforest Building!