Sports and Recreation
July 25, 2023
From: Cleveland MetroparksPHOTO OPPORTUNITY: FIRST LOOK OF BABY GORILLA AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO
Media are invited for a first look of the baby gorilla recently born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo prior to the baby’s public debut on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Born on July 19 to mom, Kebi Moyo (32), and dad, Mokolo (36), the newborn Western lowland gorilla is only the second gorilla born at the Zoo in its 141 years after Kayembe, who was born in 2021. Kebi and the newborn have continued to show positive signs of development including nursing and bonding amongst the other members of the troop. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Executive Director Dr. Chris Kuhar will be available for on-camera interviews.
Guests will have a chance to see the infant and the rest of the gorilla troop daily at the Zoo’s Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, July 26 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland
WHEN: Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
WHO: Dr. Chris Kuhar, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Executive Director