Gorilla Farewell Party

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Gorillas Tabibu and Azizi dig into the ice cake.

Celebrating Change

Dozens of guests and 434 pounds of “cake” made for a silverback-sized farewell party as guests said goodbye to gorillas JoJo, Tabibu and Makari at Regenstein Center for African Apes.

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JoJo does a dental display for a Brookfield Zoo keeper.

Getting Ready to Say Goodbye
Play dates and favorite treats--President and CEO Kevin Bell shares how keepers are preparing for upcoming gorilla changes

Silverback JoJo will be moving to Brookfield Zoo

Gorilla Goodbyes…and Hellos
Leave a message for JoJo, Tabibu and Makari as they move to new homes—or leave a welcome note for Mosi and Umande!

Gorillas Azizi, Susie and JoJo at Lincoln Park Zoo's Regenstein Center for African Apes

Welcoming a New Gorilla Group
Lincoln Park Zoo President and CEO Kevin Bell shares the exciting news about the zoo's new all-male gorilla bachelor group, which will arrive at Regenstein Center for African Apes in summer 2012.

A Gorilla Bachelor Party
Lincoln Park Zoo is ready to welcome an all-male gorilla bachelor group this summer--the latest milestone in a historic legacy of care for the species.

Meet the Bachelors
Amare, Azizi, Mosi and Umande—meet the gorillas who will form Lincoln Park Zoo's first bachelor group!

Gorilla Farewell Party