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L.A. Zoo Puts Newborn Gorilla on Exhibit, Marking Fifth Great Ape Birth of 2025

Officials credit AZA breeding guidance for the baby boom, underscoring a push to deepen visitor conservation learning.

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Western lowland gorilla infant, born on Nov. 22, with its mother, N’djia at Campo Gorilla Reserve at the Los Angeles Zoo. (Photo by Carl Myers, Los Angeles Zoo)
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Overview

  • A western lowland gorilla born Nov. 22 to N'djia, 31, and silverback Kelly, 38, is bonding well and now viewable at the Campo Gorilla Reserve.
  • The infant’s name and sex have not been announced, with keepers prioritizing maternal bonding before further checks.
  • The 2025 births span roughly four months and include three chimpanzees (female infants to Yoshi and Vindi and a male to Zoe) and a Bornean orangutan born in October.
  • With the additions, the zoo reports seven Bornean orangutans, eight western lowland gorillas, and a chimpanzee troop totaling 17 individuals.
  • The Los Angeles Times reports the cluster reflects Association of Zoos and Aquariums breeding recommendations aimed at sustaining genetic diversity, which zoo leaders also frame as a win for animal care and conservation outreach.