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Baby western lowland gorilla

A western lowland gorilla was born at the Zoo on February 6, 2010.

Parents

Mother: Mia Moja, age 20

Father: Mshindi, age 22

Name

The details of a Name the Baby Gorilla Contest will be announced soon.

Fact Sheet

Click here for a Fact Sheet about Western lowland gorillas

Exhibit Schedule

Even during cold weather, visitors can view the gorillas inside Gorilla Forest’s comfortable, climate-controlled sanctuary. But note, in Gorilla Forest, the animals rotate through the exhibit spaces on a daily basis so baby, mom Mia Moja, father Mshindi and Kweli will not always be visible.

Updates
 

March 9: Exciting News!  Today was the baby gorilla's first day outside!

February 26:  It's confirmed. The baby gorilla born here at the Zoo is a girl!

February 6:  A baby gorilla is born to parents Mia Moja and Mshindi.  Because the baby clings so tightly to the mother, the sex has not yet been determined.

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Louisville Zoo's Mia Moja & her baby take their first visit outside, March 9 , 2010. (Photo by Kara Bussabarger)

 

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