GORILLA KEEPER'S BLOG


Memphis Zoo zookeepers use this area to share updates on their animals.

Changing the Game

The introduction of Mwelu and the girls has been long and complicated.  As of now, Kebara is spending a few hours a day with Mwelu and going back with Penny otherwise.  He has had a hard time accepting Penny, but has no problem with Kebara (even though she started out hitting him with sticks and stealing his browse!!).  We are going to continue on with this plan for a while to get him a little more used to sharing his food, yard, and keepers.  The girls have been trained to...
Posted by zooinfo@memphiszoo.org at 3:46:15 PM

Gorilla Introductions

Summer will be a very exciting time in Primate Canyon. Our       "Penny," female lowland gorilla age: 23 factoid: Penny is Kebara's mom female gorillas arrived from the San Diego Wild Animal Park on May 9. They have been spending some time inside the night house getting to know their future...
Posted by zooinfo@memphiszoo.org at 1:32:04 PM

Female Gorillas Now On Exhibit

Come welcome our new female gorillas, "Penny"       "Mwelu," male lowland gorilla age: 21 ...
Posted by zooinfo@memphiszoo.org at 1:31:20 PM

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