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20230824_zia_c218_032 August 24, 2023, London, United Kingdom: PICTURE SHOWS: Gernot, a Western Lowland Gorilla climbs alongside a ruler during the annual weigh-in..Penguins, tigers and gorillas were just some of the animals that hopped, skipped and jumped on to the scales at London Zoo today (24 August) as keepers began recording each animalâ??s vital statistics for the conservation zooâ??s Annual Weigh In...With more than 14,000 animals in their care, London Zooâ??s keepers spend hours throughout the year recording the heights and weights of all the animals â?? vital information which helps them to monitor their health and wellbeing...The Annual Weigh In is a chance for keepers at the conservation zoo to make sure the information theyâ??ve recorded is up-to-date and accurate, with each measurement then added to the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), a database shared with zoos all over the world that helps zookeepers to compare important information on thousands of threatened species...London Zooâ??s Head of Zoological Operations, Angela Ryan said: â??We record the vital statistics of every animal at the Zoo â?? from the tallest giraffe to the tiniest tadpole...â??Having this data helps to ensure that every animal we care for is healthy, eating well, and growing at the rate they should - a key indicator of health and wellbeing.â?..â??For example, a growing waistline can help us to detect and monitor pregnancies, which is vitally important as many of the species we care for are threatened in the wild and part of international conservation breeding programmes - London Zoo coordinates the global programme for Sumatran tigers, for example.â?..â??By sharing information with other zoos and conservationists around the world, we can all use this knowledge to better care for the species weâ??re striving to protect.â?..With different personalities to take into account, zookeepers use clever tactics to entice (C

20230824_zia_c218_034 August 24, 2023, London, United Kingdom: PICTURE SHOWS: Gernot, a Western Lowland Gorilla stands next to a ruler during the annual weigh-in..Penguins, tigers and gorillas were just some of the animals that hopped, skipped and jumped on to the scales at London Zoo today (24 August) as keepers began recording each animalâ??s vital statistics for the conservation zooâ??s Annual Weigh In...With more than 14,000 animals in their care, London Zooâ??s keepers spend hours throughout the year recording the heights and weights of all the animals â?? vital information which helps them to monitor their health and wellbeing...The Annual Weigh In is a chance for keepers at the conservation zoo to make sure the information theyâ??ve recorded is up-to-date and accurate, with each measurement then added to the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), a database shared with zoos all over the world that helps zookeepers to compare important information on thousands of threatened species...London Zooâ??s Head of Zoological Operations, Angela Ryan said: â??We record the vital statistics of every animal at the Zoo â?? from the tallest giraffe to the tiniest tadpole...â??Having this data helps to ensure that every animal we care for is healthy, eating well, and growing at the rate they should - a key indicator of health and wellbeing.â?..â??For example, a growing waistline can help us to detect and monitor pregnancies, which is vitally important as many of the species we care for are threatened in the wild and part of international conservation breeding programmes - London Zoo coordinates the global programme for Sumatran tigers, for example.â?..â??By sharing information with other zoos and conservationists around the world, we can all use this knowledge to better care for the species weâ??re striving to protect.â?..With different personalities to take into account, zookeepers use clever tactics to entice th (C

20230824_zia_c218_033 August 24, 2023, London, United Kingdom: PICTURE SHOWS: Gernot, a Western Lowland Gorilla stands next to a ruler during the annual weigh-in..Penguins, tigers and gorillas were just some of the animals that hopped, skipped and jumped on to the scales at London Zoo today (24 August) as keepers began recording each animalâ??s vital statistics for the conservation zooâ??s Annual Weigh In...With more than 14,000 animals in their care, London Zooâ??s keepers spend hours throughout the year recording the heights and weights of all the animals â?? vital information which helps them to monitor their health and wellbeing...The Annual Weigh In is a chance for keepers at the conservation zoo to make sure the information theyâ??ve recorded is up-to-date and accurate, with each measurement then added to the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), a database shared with zoos all over the world that helps zookeepers to compare important information on thousands of threatened species...London Zooâ??s Head of Zoological Operations, Angela Ryan said: â??We record the vital statistics of every animal at the Zoo â?? from the tallest giraffe to the tiniest tadpole...â??Having this data helps to ensure that every animal we care for is healthy, eating well, and growing at the rate they should - a key indicator of health and wellbeing.â?..â??For example, a growing waistline can help us to detect and monitor pregnancies, which is vitally important as many of the species we care for are threatened in the wild and part of international conservation breeding programmes - London Zoo coordinates the global programme for Sumatran tigers, for example.â?..â??By sharing information with other zoos and conservationists around the world, we can all use this knowledge to better care for the species weâ??re striving to protect.â?..With different personalities to take into account, zookeepers use clever tactics to entice th (C

20230824_zia_c218_035 August 24, 2023, London, United Kingdom: PICTURE SHOWS: Effie, a Western Lowland Gorilla, climbs alongside a ruler during the annual weigh-in..Penguins, tigers and gorillas were just some of the animals that hopped, skipped and jumped on to the scales at London Zoo today (24 August) as keepers began recording each animalâ??s vital statistics for the conservation zooâ??s Annual Weigh In...With more than 14,000 animals in their care, London Zooâ??s keepers spend hours throughout the year recording the heights and weights of all the animals â?? vital information which helps them to monitor their health and wellbeing...The Annual Weigh In is a chance for keepers at the conservation zoo to make sure the information theyâ??ve recorded is up-to-date and accurate, with each measurement then added to the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), a database shared with zoos all over the world that helps zookeepers to compare important information on thousands of threatened species...London Zooâ??s Head of Zoological Operations, Angela Ryan said: â??We record the vital statistics of every animal at the Zoo â?? from the tallest giraffe to the tiniest tadpole...â??Having this data helps to ensure that every animal we care for is healthy, eating well, and growing at the rate they should - a key indicator of health and wellbeing.â?..â??For example, a growing waistline can help us to detect and monitor pregnancies, which is vitally important as many of the species we care for are threatened in the wild and part of international conservation breeding programmes - London Zoo coordinates the global programme for Sumatran tigers, for example.â?..â??By sharing information with other zoos and conservationists around the world, we can all use this knowledge to better care for the species weâ??re striving to protect.â?..With different personalities to take into account, zookeepers use clever tactics to entice (C

20230629_zia_c218_001 June 29, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Refreshing fruit tea ice-lollies made for animals at London Zoo to help them keep cool in the heatwave have been given a rainbow twist this week â?? as the iconic zoo counts down to their Zoo Nights Pride celebrations this Friday evening (30 June)...Keepers treated the conservation zooâ??s troop of Critically Endangered Western lowland gorillas to a taste of the rainbow with a giant layered ice lolly flavoured with different fruit teas. Silverback Kiburi, who joined the conservation zoo last year as part of the breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species, wasted no time in tucking into the cabbage green layer of his ice lolly as the rest of the troop bathed in the summer sun...Meanwhile London Zooâ??s Endangered ring-tailed lemurs licked and picked at their frozen heart-shaped treats, as the squirrel monkeys swung from tree to tree to retrieve the peas, sweetcorn and beetroot encased within their multi-coloured lollies...London Zooâ??s Events Manager Anthony Spencer said: â??Weâ??ll all be celebrating Pride at Zoo Nights this Friday, but in the meantime the primates have enjoyed cooling off in the summer heat with rainbow ice-lollies, make by zookeepers to celebrate this important month...â??Weâ??re excited to have the amazing Cheryl Hole hosting our Pride event, which will celebrate influential LGBTQIA+ figures within science and conservation, while revealing surprising facts about LGBTQIA+ behaviours in nature.''..When: 29 Jun 2023.Credit: ZSL London Zoo/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED AND/OR SUPPLIER. (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230629_zia_c218_002 June 29, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Refreshing fruit tea ice-lollies made for animals at London Zoo to help them keep cool in the heatwave have been given a rainbow twist this week â?? as the iconic zoo counts down to their Zoo Nights Pride celebrations this Friday evening (30 June)...Keepers treated the conservation zooâ??s troop of Critically Endangered Western lowland gorillas to a taste of the rainbow with a giant layered ice lolly flavoured with different fruit teas. Silverback Kiburi, who joined the conservation zoo last year as part of the breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species, wasted no time in tucking into the cabbage green layer of his ice lolly as the rest of the troop bathed in the summer sun...Meanwhile London Zooâ??s Endangered ring-tailed lemurs licked and picked at their frozen heart-shaped treats, as the squirrel monkeys swung from tree to tree to retrieve the peas, sweetcorn and beetroot encased within their multi-coloured lollies...London Zooâ??s Events Manager Anthony Spencer said: â??Weâ??ll all be celebrating Pride at Zoo Nights this Friday, but in the meantime the primates have enjoyed cooling off in the summer heat with rainbow ice-lollies, make by zookeepers to celebrate this important month...â??Weâ??re excited to have the amazing Cheryl Hole hosting our Pride event, which will celebrate influential LGBTQIA+ figures within science and conservation, while revealing surprising facts about LGBTQIA+ behaviours in nature.''..When: 29 Jun 2023.Credit: ZSL London Zoo/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED AND/OR SUPPLIER. (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230629_zia_c218_003 June 29, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Refreshing fruit tea ice-lollies made for animals at London Zoo to help them keep cool in the heatwave have been given a rainbow twist this week â?? as the iconic zoo counts down to their Zoo Nights Pride celebrations this Friday evening (30 June)...Keepers treated the conservation zooâ??s troop of Critically Endangered Western lowland gorillas to a taste of the rainbow with a giant layered ice lolly flavoured with different fruit teas. Silverback Kiburi, who joined the conservation zoo last year as part of the breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species, wasted no time in tucking into the cabbage green layer of his ice lolly as the rest of the troop bathed in the summer sun...Meanwhile London Zooâ??s Endangered ring-tailed lemurs licked and picked at their frozen heart-shaped treats, as the squirrel monkeys swung from tree to tree to retrieve the peas, sweetcorn and beetroot encased within their multi-coloured lollies...London Zooâ??s Events Manager Anthony Spencer said: â??Weâ??ll all be celebrating Pride at Zoo Nights this Friday, but in the meantime the primates have enjoyed cooling off in the summer heat with rainbow ice-lollies, make by zookeepers to celebrate this important month...â??Weâ??re excited to have the amazing Cheryl Hole hosting our Pride event, which will celebrate influential LGBTQIA+ figures within science and conservation, while revealing surprising facts about LGBTQIA+ behaviours in nature.''..When: 29 Jun 2023.Credit: ZSL London Zoo/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED AND/OR SUPPLIER. (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230629_zia_c218_004 June 29, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Refreshing fruit tea ice-lollies made for animals at London Zoo to help them keep cool in the heatwave have been given a rainbow twist this week â?? as the iconic zoo counts down to their Zoo Nights Pride celebrations this Friday evening (30 June)...Keepers treated the conservation zooâ??s troop of Critically Endangered Western lowland gorillas to a taste of the rainbow with a giant layered ice lolly flavoured with different fruit teas. Silverback Kiburi, who joined the conservation zoo last year as part of the breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species, wasted no time in tucking into the cabbage green layer of his ice lolly as the rest of the troop bathed in the summer sun...Meanwhile London Zooâ??s Endangered ring-tailed lemurs licked and picked at their frozen heart-shaped treats, as the squirrel monkeys swung from tree to tree to retrieve the peas, sweetcorn and beetroot encased within their multi-coloured lollies...London Zooâ??s Events Manager Anthony Spencer said: â??Weâ??ll all be celebrating Pride at Zoo Nights this Friday, but in the meantime the primates have enjoyed cooling off in the summer heat with rainbow ice-lollies, make by zookeepers to celebrate this important month...â??Weâ??re excited to have the amazing Cheryl Hole hosting our Pride event, which will celebrate influential LGBTQIA+ figures within science and conservation, while revealing surprising facts about LGBTQIA+ behaviours in nature.''..When: 29 Jun 2023.Credit: ZSL London Zoo/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED AND/OR SUPPLIER. (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230629_zia_c218_006 June 29, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Refreshing fruit tea ice-lollies made for animals at London Zoo to help them keep cool in the heatwave have been given a rainbow twist this week â?? as the iconic zoo counts down to their Zoo Nights Pride celebrations this Friday evening (30 June)...Keepers treated the conservation zooâ??s troop of Critically Endangered Western lowland gorillas to a taste of the rainbow with a giant layered ice lolly flavoured with different fruit teas. Silverback Kiburi, who joined the conservation zoo last year as part of the breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species, wasted no time in tucking into the cabbage green layer of his ice lolly as the rest of the troop bathed in the summer sun...Meanwhile London Zooâ??s Endangered ring-tailed lemurs licked and picked at their frozen heart-shaped treats, as the squirrel monkeys swung from tree to tree to retrieve the peas, sweetcorn and beetroot encased within their multi-coloured lollies...London Zooâ??s Events Manager Anthony Spencer said: â??Weâ??ll all be celebrating Pride at Zoo Nights this Friday, but in the meantime the primates have enjoyed cooling off in the summer heat with rainbow ice-lollies, make by zookeepers to celebrate this important month...â??Weâ??re excited to have the amazing Cheryl Hole hosting our Pride event, which will celebrate influential LGBTQIA+ figures within science and conservation, while revealing surprising facts about LGBTQIA+ behaviours in nature.''..When: 29 Jun 2023.Credit: ZSL London Zoo/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED AND/OR SUPPLIER. (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230629_zia_c218_005 June 29, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Refreshing fruit tea ice-lollies made for animals at London Zoo to help them keep cool in the heatwave have been given a rainbow twist this week â?? as the iconic zoo counts down to their Zoo Nights Pride celebrations this Friday evening (30 June)...Keepers treated the conservation zooâ??s troop of Critically Endangered Western lowland gorillas to a taste of the rainbow with a giant layered ice lolly flavoured with different fruit teas. Silverback Kiburi, who joined the conservation zoo last year as part of the breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species, wasted no time in tucking into the cabbage green layer of his ice lolly as the rest of the troop bathed in the summer sun...Meanwhile London Zooâ??s Endangered ring-tailed lemurs licked and picked at their frozen heart-shaped treats, as the squirrel monkeys swung from tree to tree to retrieve the peas, sweetcorn and beetroot encased within their multi-coloured lollies...London Zooâ??s Events Manager Anthony Spencer said: â??Weâ??ll all be celebrating Pride at Zoo Nights this Friday, but in the meantime the primates have enjoyed cooling off in the summer heat with rainbow ice-lollies, make by zookeepers to celebrate this important month...â??Weâ??re excited to have the amazing Cheryl Hole hosting our Pride event, which will celebrate influential LGBTQIA+ figures within science and conservation, while revealing surprising facts about LGBTQIA+ behaviours in nature.''..When: 29 Jun 2023.Credit: ZSL London Zoo/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED AND/OR SUPPLIER. (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230629_zia_c218_007 June 29, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Refreshing fruit tea ice-lollies made for animals at London Zoo to help them keep cool in the heatwave have been given a rainbow twist this week â?? as the iconic zoo counts down to their Zoo Nights Pride celebrations this Friday evening (30 June)...Keepers treated the conservation zooâ??s troop of Critically Endangered Western lowland gorillas to a taste of the rainbow with a giant layered ice lolly flavoured with different fruit teas. Silverback Kiburi, who joined the conservation zoo last year as part of the breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species, wasted no time in tucking into the cabbage green layer of his ice lolly as the rest of the troop bathed in the summer sun...Meanwhile London Zooâ??s Endangered ring-tailed lemurs licked and picked at their frozen heart-shaped treats, as the squirrel monkeys swung from tree to tree to retrieve the peas, sweetcorn and beetroot encased within their multi-coloured lollies...London Zooâ??s Events Manager Anthony Spencer said: â??Weâ??ll all be celebrating Pride at Zoo Nights this Friday, but in the meantime the primates have enjoyed cooling off in the summer heat with rainbow ice-lollies, make by zookeepers to celebrate this important month...â??Weâ??re excited to have the amazing Cheryl Hole hosting our Pride event, which will celebrate influential LGBTQIA+ figures within science and conservation, while revealing surprising facts about LGBTQIA+ behaviours in nature.''..When: 29 Jun 2023.Credit: ZSL London Zoo/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED AND/OR SUPPLIER. (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230629_zia_c218_008 June 29, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Refreshing fruit tea ice-lollies made for animals at London Zoo to help them keep cool in the heatwave have been given a rainbow twist this week â?? as the iconic zoo counts down to their Zoo Nights Pride celebrations this Friday evening (30 June)...Keepers treated the conservation zooâ??s troop of Critically Endangered Western lowland gorillas to a taste of the rainbow with a giant layered ice lolly flavoured with different fruit teas. Silverback Kiburi, who joined the conservation zoo last year as part of the breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species, wasted no time in tucking into the cabbage green layer of his ice lolly as the rest of the troop bathed in the summer sun...Meanwhile London Zooâ??s Endangered ring-tailed lemurs licked and picked at their frozen heart-shaped treats, as the squirrel monkeys swung from tree to tree to retrieve the peas, sweetcorn and beetroot encased within their multi-coloured lollies...London Zooâ??s Events Manager Anthony Spencer said: â??Weâ??ll all be celebrating Pride at Zoo Nights this Friday, but in the meantime the primates have enjoyed cooling off in the summer heat with rainbow ice-lollies, make by zookeepers to celebrate this important month...â??Weâ??re excited to have the amazing Cheryl Hole hosting our Pride event, which will celebrate influential LGBTQIA+ figures within science and conservation, while revealing surprising facts about LGBTQIA+ behaviours in nature.''..When: 29 Jun 2023.Credit: ZSL London Zoo/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED AND/OR SUPPLIER. (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230629_zia_c218_009 June 29, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Refreshing fruit tea ice-lollies made for animals at London Zoo to help them keep cool in the heatwave have been given a rainbow twist this week â?? as the iconic zoo counts down to their Zoo Nights Pride celebrations this Friday evening (30 June)...Keepers treated the conservation zooâ??s troop of Critically Endangered Western lowland gorillas to a taste of the rainbow with a giant layered ice lolly flavoured with different fruit teas. Silverback Kiburi, who joined the conservation zoo last year as part of the breeding programme for the Critically Endangered species, wasted no time in tucking into the cabbage green layer of his ice lolly as the rest of the troop bathed in the summer sun...Meanwhile London Zooâ??s Endangered ring-tailed lemurs licked and picked at their frozen heart-shaped treats, as the squirrel monkeys swung from tree to tree to retrieve the peas, sweetcorn and beetroot encased within their multi-coloured lollies...London Zooâ??s Events Manager Anthony Spencer said: â??Weâ??ll all be celebrating Pride at Zoo Nights this Friday, but in the meantime the primates have enjoyed cooling off in the summer heat with rainbow ice-lollies, make by zookeepers to celebrate this important month...â??Weâ??re excited to have the amazing Cheryl Hole hosting our Pride event, which will celebrate influential LGBTQIA+ figures within science and conservation, while revealing surprising facts about LGBTQIA+ behaviours in nature.''..When: 29 Jun 2023.Credit: ZSL London Zoo/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED AND/OR SUPPLIER. (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230504_zia_c218_005 May 4, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pres

20230504_zia_c218_006 May 4, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pres

20230504_zia_c218_012 May 4, 2023, London, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Lo

20230504_zia_c218_017 May 4, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pres

20230504_zia_c218_013 May 4, 2023, London, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Lo

20230504_zia_c218_018 May 4, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pres

20230504_zia_c218_002 May 4, 2023, London, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Lo

20230504_zia_c218_001 May 4, 2023, London, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Lo

20230504_zia_c218_010 May 4, 2023, Whipsnade, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: ©

20230504_zia_c218_003 May 4, 2023, London, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Lo

20230504_zia_c218_011 May 4, 2023, Whipsnade, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: ©

20230504_zia_c218_008 May 4, 2023, Whipsnade, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: ©

20230504_zia_c218_004 May 4, 2023, London, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Lo

20230504_zia_c218_014 May 4, 2023, London, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Lo

20230504_zia_c218_015 May 4, 2023, London, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Lo

20230504_zia_c218_016 May 4, 2023, London, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Lo

20230504_zia_c218_007 May 4, 2023: VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**..Animals at ZSLâ??s conservation zoos got into the royal spirit this week, after zookeepers put up red, white and blue bunting in preparation for the Coronation Weekend...Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas and Bolivian black-capped squirrel monkeys woke up at London Zoo to find their home transformed by the decorations in honour of the historic event, while Charlie the Humboldt penguin represented his namesake, King Charles III, on London Zooâ??s iconic Penguin Beach...Over at Whipsnade Zoo, meerkats Bibbity, Pixie and Joey tucked into some tasty and nutritious crickets underneath Union flag bunting to mark the forthcoming festivities, while the conservation zooâ??s troop of endangered ring-tailed lemurs leapt agilely from bunting covered branch to branch to investigate theirs...Both conservation zoos are part of international conservation charity ZSL, whose vital work has been supported by the Royal Family since 1826, when it was first granted a Royal Charter by King George IV...Since then, every monarch, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, has served as ZSLâ??s Royal Patron â?? inspiring support for nature by shining an important spotlight on the work of the conservation zoos and championing ZSLâ??s wider work protecting species and restoring ecosystems across the world...King Charles III has been a supporter of ZSL since joining ZSLâ??s Exceptional Young Zoologist Club aged just 13: A life-long champion of wildlife, in his capacity as the Prince of Wales, His Majesty became ZSLâ??s Vice Patron in 2014...From Saturday 6 â?? Monday 8 May, visitors to London Zoo can enjoy a jam-packed programme of Royal activities. Families can discover the Kings and Queens of the animal kingdom at lively animal talks, learning about a whole host of â??royalâ?? animals, including Bhanu the Asiatic lion (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pres

20230503_zia_c218_070 May 3, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Staff at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia have announced the birth of an infant to western lowland gorilla Shalia on April 24, 2023. While the new arrival was born around two weeks prior to what was originally anticipated as the opening of Shaliaâ??s birth window, the infant appears healthy and strong, is nursing normally, and is receiving appropriate maternal care..The newborn, whose sex is not yet confirmed, is the 25th gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta since the opening of The Ford African Rain Forest in 1988. While this is not the first grandchild of the late Willie B., it is the first offspring for Willie B., Jr., - the only son of Zoo Atlantaâ??s famed gorilla Willie B..â??The Willie B. legacy is a uniquely Atlanta tradition. Generations of Atlantans grew up with Willie B. and later his children and grandchildren, making connections not only with gorillas but also with a story that has become symbolic of the evolution of Zoo Atlanta,â? said Raymond B. King, President and CEO. â??We are thrilled to see that legacy continue and to welcome a newborn ambassador for a critically endangered species.â?.A legend in his own time, Willie B. the western lowland gorilla lived at the Zoo from 1961 until his passing in 2000 at the age of 42..Born in Africa, he arrived at the Zoo in 1961. He was named for former Atlanta Mayor William B. Hartsfield and quickly became the Zooâ??s best-known animal. At the time, he was the Zooâ??s only gorilla....Willie B., Jr.â??s four sisters â?? Kudzoo, Olympia, Sukari, and Lulu â?? have all made their own contributions as group members and mothers over the years. Kudzoo, Sukari, and Lulu continue to reside at Zoo Atlanta with children of their own. Olympia currently resides at another Association of Zoos and Aquariumsâ?? (AZA) accredited organization and has a son. .Willie B., Jr.â??s troop, which was formed relatively recently, also includes t (Cre

20230503_zia_c218_071 May 3, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Staff at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia have announced the birth of an infant to western lowland gorilla Shalia on April 24, 2023. While the new arrival was born around two weeks prior to what was originally anticipated as the opening of Shaliaâ??s birth window, the infant appears healthy and strong, is nursing normally, and is receiving appropriate maternal care..The newborn, whose sex is not yet confirmed, is the 25th gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta since the opening of The Ford African Rain Forest in 1988. While this is not the first grandchild of the late Willie B., it is the first offspring for Willie B., Jr., - the only son of Zoo Atlantaâ??s famed gorilla Willie B..â??The Willie B. legacy is a uniquely Atlanta tradition. Generations of Atlantans grew up with Willie B. and later his children and grandchildren, making connections not only with gorillas but also with a story that has become symbolic of the evolution of Zoo Atlanta,â? said Raymond B. King, President and CEO. â??We are thrilled to see that legacy continue and to welcome a newborn ambassador for a critically endangered species.â?.A legend in his own time, Willie B. the western lowland gorilla lived at the Zoo from 1961 until his passing in 2000 at the age of 42..Born in Africa, he arrived at the Zoo in 1961. He was named for former Atlanta Mayor William B. Hartsfield and quickly became the Zooâ??s best-known animal. At the time, he was the Zooâ??s only gorilla....Willie B., Jr.â??s four sisters â?? Kudzoo, Olympia, Sukari, and Lulu â?? have all made their own contributions as group members and mothers over the years. Kudzoo, Sukari, and Lulu continue to reside at Zoo Atlanta with children of their own. Olympia currently resides at another Association of Zoos and Aquariumsâ?? (AZA) accredited organization and has a son. .Willie B., Jr.â??s troop, which was formed relatively recently, also includes t (Cre

20230503_zia_c218_072 May 3, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Staff at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia have announced the birth of an infant to western lowland gorilla Shalia on April 24, 2023. While the new arrival was born around two weeks prior to what was originally anticipated as the opening of Shaliaâ??s birth window, the infant appears healthy and strong, is nursing normally, and is receiving appropriate maternal care..The newborn, whose sex is not yet confirmed, is the 25th gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta since the opening of The Ford African Rain Forest in 1988. While this is not the first grandchild of the late Willie B., it is the first offspring for Willie B., Jr., - the only son of Zoo Atlantaâ??s famed gorilla Willie B..â??The Willie B. legacy is a uniquely Atlanta tradition. Generations of Atlantans grew up with Willie B. and later his children and grandchildren, making connections not only with gorillas but also with a story that has become symbolic of the evolution of Zoo Atlanta,â? said Raymond B. King, President and CEO. â??We are thrilled to see that legacy continue and to welcome a newborn ambassador for a critically endangered species.â?.A legend in his own time, Willie B. the western lowland gorilla lived at the Zoo from 1961 until his passing in 2000 at the age of 42..Born in Africa, he arrived at the Zoo in 1961. He was named for former Atlanta Mayor William B. Hartsfield and quickly became the Zooâ??s best-known animal. At the time, he was the Zooâ??s only gorilla....Willie B., Jr.â??s four sisters â?? Kudzoo, Olympia, Sukari, and Lulu â?? have all made their own contributions as group members and mothers over the years. Kudzoo, Sukari, and Lulu continue to reside at Zoo Atlanta with children of their own. Olympia currently resides at another Association of Zoos and Aquariumsâ?? (AZA) accredited organization and has a son. .Willie B., Jr.â??s troop, which was formed relatively recently, also includes t (Cre

20230503_zia_c218_073 May 3, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Staff at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia have announced the birth of an infant to western lowland gorilla Shalia on April 24, 2023. While the new arrival was born around two weeks prior to what was originally anticipated as the opening of Shaliaâ??s birth window, the infant appears healthy and strong, is nursing normally, and is receiving appropriate maternal care..The newborn, whose sex is not yet confirmed, is the 25th gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta since the opening of The Ford African Rain Forest in 1988. While this is not the first grandchild of the late Willie B., it is the first offspring for Willie B., Jr., - the only son of Zoo Atlantaâ??s famed gorilla Willie B..â??The Willie B. legacy is a uniquely Atlanta tradition. Generations of Atlantans grew up with Willie B. and later his children and grandchildren, making connections not only with gorillas but also with a story that has become symbolic of the evolution of Zoo Atlanta,â? said Raymond B. King, President and CEO. â??We are thrilled to see that legacy continue and to welcome a newborn ambassador for a critically endangered species.â?.A legend in his own time, Willie B. the western lowland gorilla lived at the Zoo from 1961 until his passing in 2000 at the age of 42..Born in Africa, he arrived at the Zoo in 1961. He was named for former Atlanta Mayor William B. Hartsfield and quickly became the Zooâ??s best-known animal. At the time, he was the Zooâ??s only gorilla....Willie B., Jr.â??s four sisters â?? Kudzoo, Olympia, Sukari, and Lulu â?? have all made their own contributions as group members and mothers over the years. Kudzoo, Sukari, and Lulu continue to reside at Zoo Atlanta with children of their own. Olympia currently resides at another Association of Zoos and Aquariumsâ?? (AZA) accredited organization and has a son. .Willie B., Jr.â??s troop, which was formed relatively recently, also includes t (Cre

20230503_zia_c218_074 May 3, 2023, Atlanta, Georgia, United States: Staff at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia have announced the birth of an infant to western lowland gorilla Shalia on April 24, 2023. While the new arrival was born around two weeks prior to what was originally anticipated as the opening of Shaliaâ??s birth window, the infant appears healthy and strong, is nursing normally, and is receiving appropriate maternal care..The newborn, whose sex is not yet confirmed, is the 25th gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta since the opening of The Ford African Rain Forest in 1988. While this is not the first grandchild of the late Willie B., it is the first offspring for Willie B., Jr., - the only son of Zoo Atlantaâ??s famed gorilla Willie B..â??The Willie B. legacy is a uniquely Atlanta tradition. Generations of Atlantans grew up with Willie B. and later his children and grandchildren, making connections not only with gorillas but also with a story that has become symbolic of the evolution of Zoo Atlanta,â? said Raymond B. King, President and CEO. â??We are thrilled to see that legacy continue and to welcome a newborn ambassador for a critically endangered species.â?.A legend in his own time, Willie B. the western lowland gorilla lived at the Zoo from 1961 until his passing in 2000 at the age of 42..Born in Africa, he arrived at the Zoo in 1961. He was named for former Atlanta Mayor William B. Hartsfield and quickly became the Zooâ??s best-known animal. At the time, he was the Zooâ??s only gorilla....Willie B., Jr.â??s four sisters â?? Kudzoo, Olympia, Sukari, and Lulu â?? have all made their own contributions as group members and mothers over the years. Kudzoo, Sukari, and Lulu continue to reside at Zoo Atlanta with children of their own. Olympia currently resides at another Association of Zoos and Aquariumsâ?? (AZA) accredited organization and has a son. .Willie B., Jr.â??s troop, which was formed relatively recently, also includes t (Cre

20230323_zia_c218_008 March 23, 2023, Chicago, Illinois, United States: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**..Jontu, a 26-year-old western lowland gorilla, arrived at Brookfield Zoo in early February from Saint Louis Zoo. Since his arrival, the silverback (adult male gorilla) has been behind the scenes getting acclimated to his new surroundings, the animal care specialists, and the Zooâ??s other resident gorillas..Over the past few weeks, Jontu was given access to the Tropic World: Africa habitat. During these periods, the section was closed to guests to allow him time to get comfortable in his new home with all the members of the gorilla groupâ??Binti, 35; Koola, 28; Kamba,18; Nora, 9; and Ali, 4..Now, with introductions complete and Jontu seeming relaxed and engaged with enrichment items placed throughout the habitat, the nearly 500-pound ape is ready to meet zoogoers. For the time being, the gorilla family can be seen daily between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but eventually will be able to be seen during regular Zoo hours..A silverback gorilla plays an important role. In addition to protecting members within the group, he also maintains harmony amongst everyone and breaks up disputes if needed. At his former home, Jontu proved to be a very calm and even-keeled leader and individual, which is what Brookfield Zooâ??s gorilla group needs at this time..''Guests may notice Jontu, sitting away from the others a lot of the time, but he is very attentive and aware of where other members of the troop are and monitors them, always looking out for their best interest,â? said Tim Sullivan, interim director of primate care..Western lowland gorillas are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources primarily due to commercial hunting for the bushmeat trade, diseases such as the Ebola virus, as well as the illegal pet trade and habitat destruction from logging. It is (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pr

20230323_zia_c218_013 March 23, 2023, Chicago, Illinois, United States: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**..Jontu, a 26-year-old western lowland gorilla, arrived at Brookfield Zoo in early February from Saint Louis Zoo. Since his arrival, the silverback (adult male gorilla) has been behind the scenes getting acclimated to his new surroundings, the animal care specialists, and the Zooâ??s other resident gorillas..Over the past few weeks, Jontu was given access to the Tropic World: Africa habitat. During these periods, the section was closed to guests to allow him time to get comfortable in his new home with all the members of the gorilla groupâ??Binti, 35; Koola, 28; Kamba,18; Nora, 9; and Ali, 4..Now, with introductions complete and Jontu seeming relaxed and engaged with enrichment items placed throughout the habitat, the nearly 500-pound ape is ready to meet zoogoers. For the time being, the gorilla family can be seen daily between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but eventually will be able to be seen during regular Zoo hours..A silverback gorilla plays an important role. In addition to protecting members within the group, he also maintains harmony amongst everyone and breaks up disputes if needed. At his former home, Jontu proved to be a very calm and even-keeled leader and individual, which is what Brookfield Zooâ??s gorilla group needs at this time..''Guests may notice Jontu, sitting away from the others a lot of the time, but he is very attentive and aware of where other members of the troop are and monitors them, always looking out for their best interest,â? said Tim Sullivan, interim director of primate care..Western lowland gorillas are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources primarily due to commercial hunting for the bushmeat trade, diseases such as the Ebola virus, as well as the illegal pet trade and habitat destruction from logging. It is (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pr

20230323_zia_c218_009 March 23, 2023, Chicago, Illinois, United States: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**..Jontu, a 26-year-old western lowland gorilla, arrived at Brookfield Zoo in early February from Saint Louis Zoo. Since his arrival, the silverback (adult male gorilla) has been behind the scenes getting acclimated to his new surroundings, the animal care specialists, and the Zooâ??s other resident gorillas..Over the past few weeks, Jontu was given access to the Tropic World: Africa habitat. During these periods, the section was closed to guests to allow him time to get comfortable in his new home with all the members of the gorilla groupâ??Binti, 35; Koola, 28; Kamba,18; Nora, 9; and Ali, 4..Now, with introductions complete and Jontu seeming relaxed and engaged with enrichment items placed throughout the habitat, the nearly 500-pound ape is ready to meet zoogoers. For the time being, the gorilla family can be seen daily between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but eventually will be able to be seen during regular Zoo hours..A silverback gorilla plays an important role. In addition to protecting members within the group, he also maintains harmony amongst everyone and breaks up disputes if needed. At his former home, Jontu proved to be a very calm and even-keeled leader and individual, which is what Brookfield Zooâ??s gorilla group needs at this time..''Guests may notice Jontu, sitting away from the others a lot of the time, but he is very attentive and aware of where other members of the troop are and monitors them, always looking out for their best interest,â? said Tim Sullivan, interim director of primate care..Western lowland gorillas are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources primarily due to commercial hunting for the bushmeat trade, diseases such as the Ebola virus, as well as the illegal pet trade and habitat destruction from logging. It is (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pr

20230323_zia_c218_014 March 23, 2023, Chicago, Illinois, United States: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**..Jontu, a 26-year-old western lowland gorilla, arrived at Brookfield Zoo in early February from Saint Louis Zoo. Since his arrival, the silverback (adult male gorilla) has been behind the scenes getting acclimated to his new surroundings, the animal care specialists, and the Zooâ??s other resident gorillas..Over the past few weeks, Jontu was given access to the Tropic World: Africa habitat. During these periods, the section was closed to guests to allow him time to get comfortable in his new home with all the members of the gorilla groupâ??Binti, 35; Koola, 28; Kamba,18; Nora, 9; and Ali, 4..Now, with introductions complete and Jontu seeming relaxed and engaged with enrichment items placed throughout the habitat, the nearly 500-pound ape is ready to meet zoogoers. For the time being, the gorilla family can be seen daily between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but eventually will be able to be seen during regular Zoo hours..A silverback gorilla plays an important role. In addition to protecting members within the group, he also maintains harmony amongst everyone and breaks up disputes if needed. At his former home, Jontu proved to be a very calm and even-keeled leader and individual, which is what Brookfield Zooâ??s gorilla group needs at this time..''Guests may notice Jontu, sitting away from the others a lot of the time, but he is very attentive and aware of where other members of the troop are and monitors them, always looking out for their best interest,â? said Tim Sullivan, interim director of primate care..Western lowland gorillas are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources primarily due to commercial hunting for the bushmeat trade, diseases such as the Ebola virus, as well as the illegal pet trade and habitat destruction from logging. It is (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pr

20230323_zia_c218_010 March 23, 2023, Chicago, Illinois, United States: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**..Jontu, a 26-year-old western lowland gorilla, arrived at Brookfield Zoo in early February from Saint Louis Zoo. Since his arrival, the silverback (adult male gorilla) has been behind the scenes getting acclimated to his new surroundings, the animal care specialists, and the Zooâ??s other resident gorillas..Over the past few weeks, Jontu was given access to the Tropic World: Africa habitat. During these periods, the section was closed to guests to allow him time to get comfortable in his new home with all the members of the gorilla groupâ??Binti, 35; Koola, 28; Kamba,18; Nora, 9; and Ali, 4..Now, with introductions complete and Jontu seeming relaxed and engaged with enrichment items placed throughout the habitat, the nearly 500-pound ape is ready to meet zoogoers. For the time being, the gorilla family can be seen daily between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but eventually will be able to be seen during regular Zoo hours..A silverback gorilla plays an important role. In addition to protecting members within the group, he also maintains harmony amongst everyone and breaks up disputes if needed. At his former home, Jontu proved to be a very calm and even-keeled leader and individual, which is what Brookfield Zooâ??s gorilla group needs at this time..''Guests may notice Jontu, sitting away from the others a lot of the time, but he is very attentive and aware of where other members of the troop are and monitors them, always looking out for their best interest,â? said Tim Sullivan, interim director of primate care..Western lowland gorillas are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources primarily due to commercial hunting for the bushmeat trade, diseases such as the Ebola virus, as well as the illegal pet trade and habitat destruction from logging. It is (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pr

20230323_zia_c218_012 March 23, 2023, Chicago, Illinois, United States: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**..Jontu, a 26-year-old western lowland gorilla, arrived at Brookfield Zoo in early February from Saint Louis Zoo. Since his arrival, the silverback (adult male gorilla) has been behind the scenes getting acclimated to his new surroundings, the animal care specialists, and the Zooâ??s other resident gorillas..Over the past few weeks, Jontu was given access to the Tropic World: Africa habitat. During these periods, the section was closed to guests to allow him time to get comfortable in his new home with all the members of the gorilla groupâ??Binti, 35; Koola, 28; Kamba,18; Nora, 9; and Ali, 4..Now, with introductions complete and Jontu seeming relaxed and engaged with enrichment items placed throughout the habitat, the nearly 500-pound ape is ready to meet zoogoers. For the time being, the gorilla family can be seen daily between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but eventually will be able to be seen during regular Zoo hours..A silverback gorilla plays an important role. In addition to protecting members within the group, he also maintains harmony amongst everyone and breaks up disputes if needed. At his former home, Jontu proved to be a very calm and even-keeled leader and individual, which is what Brookfield Zooâ??s gorilla group needs at this time..''Guests may notice Jontu, sitting away from the others a lot of the time, but he is very attentive and aware of where other members of the troop are and monitors them, always looking out for their best interest,â? said Tim Sullivan, interim director of primate care..Western lowland gorillas are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources primarily due to commercial hunting for the bushmeat trade, diseases such as the Ebola virus, as well as the illegal pet trade and habitat destruction from logging. It is (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pr

20230323_zia_c218_011 March 23, 2023, Chicago, Illinois, United States: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**..Jontu, a 26-year-old western lowland gorilla, arrived at Brookfield Zoo in early February from Saint Louis Zoo. Since his arrival, the silverback (adult male gorilla) has been behind the scenes getting acclimated to his new surroundings, the animal care specialists, and the Zooâ??s other resident gorillas..Over the past few weeks, Jontu was given access to the Tropic World: Africa habitat. During these periods, the section was closed to guests to allow him time to get comfortable in his new home with all the members of the gorilla groupâ??Binti, 35; Koola, 28; Kamba,18; Nora, 9; and Ali, 4..Now, with introductions complete and Jontu seeming relaxed and engaged with enrichment items placed throughout the habitat, the nearly 500-pound ape is ready to meet zoogoers. For the time being, the gorilla family can be seen daily between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but eventually will be able to be seen during regular Zoo hours..A silverback gorilla plays an important role. In addition to protecting members within the group, he also maintains harmony amongst everyone and breaks up disputes if needed. At his former home, Jontu proved to be a very calm and even-keeled leader and individual, which is what Brookfield Zooâ??s gorilla group needs at this time..''Guests may notice Jontu, sitting away from the others a lot of the time, but he is very attentive and aware of where other members of the troop are and monitors them, always looking out for their best interest,â? said Tim Sullivan, interim director of primate care..Western lowland gorillas are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources primarily due to commercial hunting for the bushmeat trade, diseases such as the Ebola virus, as well as the illegal pet trade and habitat destruction from logging. It is (Credit Image: © Cover Images via ZUMA Pr