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Frank the Gorilla: First Year
Life in the troop has certainly had an incredible impact on little Frank’s social development, but even more impressive is the impact it has had on Frank’s family. Back when Frank was born and we...
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Gorilla Update: Troop Memba
Memba diligently watches over his troop. The San Diego Zoo offers scheduled Keeper Talks throughout the day. On Monday, I took in a talk given by April Bove, one of our gorilla keepers. She explained...
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Primates: Quality Family Time
An orangutan takes a burlap sack enrichment item to be enjoyed from up high. When I heard about the special Inside Look tour offered during Discovery Days: Absolutely Apes at the San Diego Zoo, it...
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Introducing Gorillas to a New Troop
Monroe and Kokamo are in the foreground, with Imani and Frank just behind them in the exhibit. Click to enlarge photo. The introduction of gorillas Imani and Frank to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s...
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Baby Gorilla at Home
Imani cradles her infant while on exhibit at the Safari Park. These past five weeks have been some of the most hectic and rewarding weeks that my fellow keepers and I have experienced on the job! Born...
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A Very Happy First Birthday
Joanne’s first birthday was, well, the icing on the cake in her amazing story. March 12 was a big day at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Baby gorilla Joanne turned one year old, and the staff threw her...
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