Today we're celebrating the arrival of a critically endangered western lowland gorilla baby, born to mum Mjukuu yesterday.
London Zoo’s gorilla keepers were carrying out their usual morning duties when they first spotted that Mjukuu was in labour. Giving the experienced mum some space, they monitored her via CCTV cameras installed in the dens. Moments after giving birth in the privacy of their back dens, second-time mum Mjukuu was seen gently cradling her newborn, before allowing the troop’s curious youngsters Alika and Gernot to examine the intriguing new arrival.
Be one of the first to see our new arrival and the rest of the gorilla troop with a visit to London Zoo this weekend. It may be cold outside but you can warm up in a number of our indoor habitats and grab a warm hot chocolate in our Terrace restaurant too! Book your tickets online now to secure the best price.
