North America Western Lowland Gorilla Population

Columbus - 1.0 Kamoli and 1.0 JJ will be temporarily relocated to another AZA facility until the bonobo habitat construction completes at Columbus since the their bonobos are currently using the bts gorilla areas.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram: "Two beloved male gorillas at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, JJ (7) and Kamoli (10), are embarking on a new adventure! They will be temporarily relocating to another zoo accredited by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (@zoos_aquariums). They’re now of the age to form a bachelor troop, which is the next natural step to becoming a silverback leading a troop of their own. While it is in the Columbus Zoo’s plans to support a bachelor gorilla troop, construction is currently underway on the neighboring state-of-the-art indoor bonobo habitat. During this process, the bonobos are exploring a different area in one of our behind-the-scenes gorilla buildings. Once construction is complete and the gorilla habitat space is available again, our plan is to bring JJ and Kamoli back home to Columbus to begin their journey as bachelor troop members. We will continue to share updates about JJ and Kamoli as we receive them. Come visit for a chance to see them this week, and get ready to welcome them back in the future!"
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1.0 Kamoli and 1.0 JJ have arrived at Zoo Atlanta. They will be in the off-view habitat 5.

Zoo Atlanta on Instagram: "The collective organizations of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) collaborate in amazing ways for the well-being of animals in professional care. Just ask JJ and Kamoli, two young male gorillas who will temporarily be residing at Zoo Atlanta while some renovations are taking place at the @columbuszoo ! JJ, 7, and Kamoli,10, arrived in Atlanta on November 6 from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. JJ and Kamoli are at an age when it is normal for young male gorillas to leave the troops they were born into to form their own troops or to join other young males in bachelor groups. Home to one of North America’s largest populations of western lowland gorillas, Zoo Atlanta houses gorillas of all ages in several distinct social groups in The Ford African Rain Forest. The Zoo was an early pioneer in the successful formation of all-male bachelor groups, which are seen both in zoos and in the wild. While at Zoo Atlanta, JJ and Kamoli will spend their days in the outdoor Gorilla Habitat 5, which is not visible to guests. Our zoos are proud to collaborate with one another, and we know these boys will receive great care during their time in Atlanta! (Photos courtesy Grahm S. Jones/Columbus Zoo)"
 
Ajabu will be moving to another zoo early 2024

Philadelphia Zoo on Instagram: "We have some bittersweet news to share with you. Ajabu, our 6-year-old western lowland gorilla, will be moving to another zoo early 2024. The move comes as a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Gorilla Species Survival Plan (SSP). The SSP considers what is best for the genetics and the demographics of the overall population, while also considering the need of each individual gorilla within each zoo. Ajabu has been giving us (and his family!) signs that it is time for him to move on from the troop and join a new one. Ajabu made major headlines when he was born June 2, 2017. His mother, Kira, a first-time mom, was in labor for 24 hours and was showing signs of fatigue and no progress. Through the expertise of our animal team, veterinary team, and critical relationships developed with outside veterinarians and human doctors, Kira successfully gave birth to Ajabu during an emergency delivery. After spending a night in the hospital cared for by our veterinary staff and keepers as Kira recovered from anesthesia, the then-unnamed baby boy was reunited with his mother who immediately started caring for her infant. We invite you to visit the Zoo during our daytime hours from 9:30am - 3:00pm between Christmas and New Year's to wish Ajabu good luck on his next adventure. He will be dearly missed, but we are grateful to work with our AZA community to provide Ajabu a great place to grow up, continue to be an important ambassador of his species, help people all over the world fall in love with gorillas, and make changes in their daily lives to protect this critically endangered species. Ajabu’s new home is preparing their special announcement for when he arrives, which we will share once he is settled in. Ajabu will be a part of a bachelor group at his new home. If you have a favorite memory of Ajabu, share it in the comments."
 
Robyn Graham said:
Bolingo Enzi and Oliver Left Busch Gardens Tampa Flordia and Went to Jacksonville Zoo
We Have Jim Whimsey and Tinga From Jacksonville zoo
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I'm surprised they didn't mix few females from Rumple's Troop, like Patty or even Gandai.
 
b_g_19 said:
(1.0) gorilla Koga passed away at age 36 on February 15 at the Buffalo Zoo.

The Buffalo Zoo
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Ever since I learned of this yesterday morning, I've been trying to formulate my thoughts and figure out what to write whenever the zoo inevitably announced his passing. Koga was an awesome gorilla, and perhaps the most laid-back gorilla anywhere. I fondly remember many observation sessions last year where Koga would somehow relax (or even sleep) through all of the commotion when Nyah and Kayin were causing a racket (sometimes Lily or Sidney got involved too). Despite his laid-back nature, Koga still had a strong grip over his troop and served admirably as a silverback even in his later years. He was a great dad to Amari (who left before I joined the research team), Nyah, and Kayin, and certainly was a pleasure for me to watch over the past year and a half. Some of his favorite foods were beets and carrots. Unfortunately, for the past few years he's been dealing with health problems off and on, and on at least a few occasions had to be taken off exhibit temporarily because of these, so despite this death coming as a shock to everyone, at least now he is pain-free. Koga, you'll be missed, certainly by all of your caretakers, the other gorillas at Buffalo Zoo, and many of us who have had the pleasure of watching you over the years.
 
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