Columbus Zoo Announces Birth of Critically Endangered Gorilla

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has announced the birth of a critically endangered gorilla.

The baby western lowland gorilla was born Saturday, June 29, to first-time mother Sue and father Ktembe, according to a Facebook post from the zoo.

“Sue is a wonderful mom, cuddling and caring for her newborn with lots of love,” the zoo said. “To give them some privacy and bonding time, we will find out later if the baby is a boy or a girl.”

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The indoor viewing habitats at the Congo Zoo’s expedition area will be closed for a few days to provide the gorillas with a little more privacy.

Starting Monday, July 8, visitors will be able to meet the zoo’s newest member of the gorilla family from 11:00 a.m. until the zoo closes at 6:00 p.m. in July.

For more information you can visit the zoo’s website here.