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Stearns Family Apes of Africa

Western lowland gorillas and bonobos (also known as pygmy chimpanzees) inhabit this tropical rainforest-themed setting. In recent years, these highly endangered species have even produced offspring!

Feature Creature

Western Lowland Gorilla

(Gorilla gorilla gorilla)

Native to:	Equatorial West Africa regions including Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea
Primary Diet:	Fruit, stems, leaves, seeds, bark, termites and ants
Adult Weight:	Male - 300 to 500 pounds Female - 150 to 250 pounds
Status:	Critically Endangered

Not only does each gorilla have its own unique set of fingerprints, but each also has a unique nose print. An adult gorilla can consume over 40 pounds of vegetation per day.

Click here to see a list of the animals located in the
Stearns Family of Apes building.