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Stu 2 May 19 02:31 PM

Disney Welcomes New Baby Gorilla to Disney's Animal Kingdom
 
There is a new baby Gorilla at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Mom Kashata delivered the infant named 'Grace' wednesday morning, 1st May.

Mom and baby are doing well and bonding onstage at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail with the rest of the family troop. The entire family even joined in the celebration of the new baby’s arrival with a special enrichment tactic to reveal the baby’s gender.

Kashata and the baby's father, Gino, were chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP). The program is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and ensures responsible breeding of critically endangered species, such as western lowland gorillas, so they will have healthy, genetically diverse populations for years to come.

The team of Disney animal care experts has decided to name the baby Grace after the GRACE gorilla sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is dedicated to helping gorillas orphaned by poaching. Animal care experts from Disney's Animal Kingdom have spent more than 10 years helping the GRACE team and local community rehabilitate orphan gorillas and protect the species in the wild.

Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom can join in the celebration of the baby's arrival by visiting Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and may catch a glimpse of Kashata and the baby. Exclusive photo opportunities are also available, as well as a specialty cupcake, available for purchase at Tamu Tamu Refreshments.
©Disney

Mexy02 2 May 19 08:40 PM

Aw how lovely ❤️

Cha cha 3 May 19 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mexy02 (Post 13820163)
Aw how lovely ❤️

I know, so adorable 😊

Mrs Valentine 3 May 19 01:57 PM

I loved this, so cute.

shepherdypie 3 May 19 02:16 PM

Awwwww lovely

Gryff 3 May 19 02:19 PM

Hopefully we will see her on our animal kingdom day

Stu 7 May 19 03:31 PM

https://youtu.be/CyRSGzbVRLA


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