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LA Zoo Celebrates Great Ape Baby Boom!
3 Dec
Summary
- LA Zoo welcomed its fifth great ape baby of 2025.
- Multiple primate species, including gorillas, orangutans, and chimpanzees, had newborns.
- These births highlight the zoo's successful conservation efforts and animal care.
The Los Angeles Zoo is in the midst of an extraordinary "baby boom" with the recent birth of its fifth great ape infant this year. This latest arrival, a western lowland gorilla born to parents N'djia and Kelly, signifies a joyous milestone for the park. The infant is currently bonding with its mother, and its sex has not yet been determined.
This year has been exceptionally fruitful for the zoo's primate population. In addition to the gorillas, the zoo welcomed a baby Bornean orangutan, the first of its species born there in nearly 15 years. The chimpanzee troop also saw significant growth, with three infants born throughout the year, including a baby born for the first time in over a decade.
Zoo officials expressed immense pride in these successful births, attributing them to the high standards of care and the dedication of the animal care team. These new infants are expected to deepen visitors' connections with the animals and foster a greater appreciation for conservation efforts aimed at protecting these critically endangered species.
