🦍 Happy World Gorilla Day 🦍 Bukavu and his troop are amazing ambassadors for their species, helping to inspire generations to protect wildlife, and we couldn’t be prouder to care for this exceptional animal. It’s no secret that our Western lowland gorillas are one of the most endangered species that you will see during your visit, but why? Illegal habitat loss and hunting are two of the biggest threats to gorillas in the wild. Gorillas are also highly vulnerable to zoonotic diseases transmitte

KUMI’S BABY IS HERE! 🦍 💛 Zoo Knoxville is excited to announce the birth of a healthy Western lowland gorilla infant to 27-year-old Kumi! The birth occurred Wednesday morning around 8:15 a.m., and both Kumi and her newborn are doing well. This is Kumi’s first offspring with silverback Bantu and her first birth since joining Zoo Knoxville in 2024. “Each gorilla birth brings new hope for the future of this critically endangered species. This new arrival is an important step forward for Western lo