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Timmy the Gorilla Turns 50

The Louisville Zoo will hold a birthday party today for Timmy the gorilla, who turns 50. Timmy moved to Louisville in 2004 from the Bronx Zoo. He is a silverback leader and has three females in his group. Cynthia Cole is a keep at the zoo’s Gorilla Forest. She says Timmy sometimes has to keep… Continue reading Timmy the Gorilla Turns 50

Published January 17, 2009
Categorized as Local News Tagged "Louisville Zoo", gorilla, timmy

Oldest Male Gorilla in N. America Turns 50

Timmy, the Louisville Zoo’s western lowland gorilla, has led a pretty good life, considering. He’s got a posse of females, a dependable food supply, adoring fans. And he doesn’t have to worry about hunters, loggers, or the ebola virus, all of which are endangering his brethren in central Africa.

Published January 8, 2009
Categorized as Blog Archive, Environment Blog Tagged "Louisville Zoo", ebola, gorilla, timmy
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