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Western lowland gorillas Calaya and Zahra spend time on the climbing structure. Calaya is sitting on the highest platform while Zahra playfully hangs off the side.

September 24, 2024

#GorillaStory: Happy World Gorilla Day, Zahra!

This summer has been eventful for our youngest western lowland gorilla, Zahra, who will be 16 months old on Sept. 27. Read primate keeper Francesca Bozzo's update!

A newborn gorilla infant clings to her mother, Calaya.

May 27, 2024

#GorillaStory: Happy First Birthday, Zahra!

One year ago, our Primate team celebrated the much anticipated birth of a western lowland gorilla: Zahra!

Closeup of a baby gorilla in a bed of hay.

March 18, 2024

#GorillaStory: I’ll Have What Mom’s Having

At 10 months old, western lowland gorilla Zahra is healthy, feisty and eager to try new things. Get the latest update from Primates keeper Lynne McMahan.

Western lowland gorilla mother Calaya embraces her daughter Zahra. Father Baraka looks at them in the background.

January 12, 2024

#GorillaStory: Sweet Snuggles

Since her birth last May, our baby western lowland gorilla, Zahra, has grown and changed so much. Read the latest #GorillaStory update from keeper Carly Hornberger.