Melbourne Zoo is investigating the sudden death of a beloved western lowland gorilla named Kimya. The 20-year-old gorilla passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, leaving zoo staff and visitors devastated. A full necropsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.
Melbourne Zoo is currently investigating the shock death of a beloved western lowland gorilla after she unexpectedly passed on Saturday morning.
Earlier, Zoos Victoria released a statement confirming the beloved gorilla's death and labelled it"unexpected" as keepers remain devastated over the news. “Melbourne Zoo members, visitors, volunteers, and staff – especially Kimya’s dedicated keeper team, many of whom have cared for her since her arrival – will deeply feel this loss.”
An investigation is underway after a beloved gorilla named Kimya unexpectedly died at Melbourne zoo on Saturday morning. Picture: GettyThere she quickly bonded with 24-year-old male, Otana and together they became parents to the first gorilla in Melbourne Zoo in 15 years. Kimya bonded with 24-year-old male, Otana and together they became parents to the first gorilla in Melbourne zoo in 15 years.
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