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Bookmark or Share- Gorilla Facts - Louisville ZooThe extremely rare Mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) numbers only 500 and is concentrated in the volcanic regions of Rwanda, Uganda and Zaire. The biggest threat to gorillas is the loss of land due to human development. Gorillas need large areas of dense forest.
- Gorilla Baby, Abeo - Louisville ZooThe Louisville Zoo has welcomed a 1 ½-month-old infant male western lowland gorilla, Abeo (pronounced: ah-beh-OH) to our award-winning Gorilla Forest habitat. Abeo was born on June 28 at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA and the infant is the offspring of Akenji, a first-time mom.
- Africa - Louisville ZooAward-Winning Gorilla Forest. Whether you are searching along the Discovery Trail, stopping at Hippo Falls or discovering the western lowland gorillas in one of their three habitats, or in their sanctuary-in-the-round, you are in the gorilla’s realm. Africa Attractions: Camel Rides; Boma African Petting Zoo; Giraffe Feeding; African ...
- Meet the Hippo | Louisville ZooThe Louisville Zoo’s Gorilla Forest is home to a family of pygmy hippos. Pygmy hippos are a smaller version of the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius). Pygmy hippos are only half as tall as the common hippopotamus and weigh less than 1/4 of its much larger cousin.
- Inside Gorilla Forest - Louisville ZooJust beyond Western lowland gorillas inhabit forest clearings. You first see glimpses of these gentle giants in the first gorilla habitat. Panoramic views of both large outdoor regions are followed by an indoor encounter of gorillas-in-the-round, but you are the one in the middle!
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