Lincoln Park Zoo's Upcoming Gorilla Group
This summer, Regenstein Center for African Apes will welcome a bachelor group of western lowland gorillas. Common in the wild and zoos, this all-male arrangement will provide a home for growing males—and feature plenty of lively behavior!
Who’s in the Group?
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Azizi
Born at Lincoln Park Zoo in 2003, he’s the son of JoJo and the great-grandson of beloved silverback Otto. His name means “precious one” in Swahili. Azizi takes part in voluntary cognition studies at the zoo, using a touch-screen computer to sequence objects.
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Amare
Amare was born at Lincoln Park Zoo in 2005 to parents Kwan and Kowali. His name is Swahili for “handsome one,” although animal care staff say “mischievous one” may be a better descriptor. Amare is highly energetic and a bit of a prankster, often goading group mates into games of chase.
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Mosi
Mosi was born at Little Rock Zoo in 2006—the first gorilla ever born at that zoo, making him something of a local celebrity. His mother was a first-time mom but took to motherhood very well. Mosi is still in a troop with his parents and has no siblings yet, so the “bachelor” lifestyle will bring new opportunities to interact with gorillas his own age.
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Umande
Umande was born in 2006 at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is very energetic and enjoys interacting with other individuals in his group and playing with enrichment items. Hand-reared by zoo staff when his mother didn’t care for him after birth, Umande moved to the Columbus Zoo at 7 months of age to be introduced to surrogate gorilla mother Lulu.
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Published March 22, 2012
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Wish List: New Gorillas in Our Midst
Regenstein Center for African Apes will welcome two new gorillas this summer—part of the zoo's exciting first bachelor troop. These young males need a bachelor pad fit for kings. Welcome them with a gift from the Wish List!
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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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Getting Ready to Say Goodbye
Play dates and favorite treats--President and CEO Kevin Bell shares how keepers are preparing for upcoming gorilla changes
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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.
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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.
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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!
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