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Female polar bear, Qannik, male gorilla, Jelani and female Elephant Punch

Zoo to Celebrate Key Birthdays of Beloved Residents: Polar Bear Qannik, Elephant Punch and Gorilla Jelani (Media Release)

December 31, 2024

January brings some significant birthdays for several of the Louisville Zoo’s most beloved animals. On January 4, 2025, the Zoo will celebrate polar bear Qannik, Asian elephant Punch and western lowland gorilla Jelani’s birthdays. Find Out More

Animal Update — Jelani is World Famous!

September 18, 2015

Did you see the video of 18-year-old silverback Jelani — who calls your Louisville Zoo’s Gorilla Forest home? Jelani’s youtube video has now received more than 5.7 million views! People from all over the world are watching the video and engaging in … Find Out More