Gorillas

Animal Management Supervisor Chris Goldston isters a COVID vaccine shot to silverback gorilla "Mosuba" on Oct. 19, 2021.

Yes, animals at the North Carolina Zoo got the COVID-19 vaccine too

After COVID-19 outbreaks at other zoos, the North Carolina Zoo ed to receive the Zoetis vaccine — specially developed to protect animals.

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Two Young Gorillas Must Leave NC Zoo, Here's Why

Phoebe Judge

This fall the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro will ship its five gorillas away. The decision was made after a recommendation from the of the…

Baby gorillas “Bomassa” and “Apollo” with moms “Jamani” (second from left) and “Olympia” will both get a first-birthday party at the N.C. Zoo on August 3.

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N.C. Zoo's Baby Gorillas Celebrate First Birthday

Avery Kleinman

Baby gorillas Bomassa and Apollo, who were born at the North Carolina Zoo, have reached a milestone: their first birthdays. The public is invited to…

This male baby gorilla was delivered by C-Section at N.C. Zoo Sunday Acacia. A name has not yet been chosen.

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UPDATE: NC Zoo's Third Baby Gorilla Born In 11 Months Dies

Laura Candler

UPDATE: The North Carolina Zoo announced on Wednesday that the baby gorilla born to mother Acacia has died. They say that the cause is uncertain, although…