Zoo staff described Kimya, a western lowland gorilla, as intelligent, observant and loving. Her death was unexpected and vets at the zoo will investigate.
Vets at Melbourne Zoo are investigating the unexpected death of a “much-loved” 20-year-old gorilla named Kimya.Kimya the western lowland gorilla and her daughter Kanzi, enjoying treats for Kimya’s 12th birthday at Melbourne Zoo in 2017.“As part of this investigation, a full necropsy will be undertaken to determine the cause of death,” Zoos Victoria said in a statement.
Kimya was born at Taronga Zoo before arriving in Melbourne in 2013, where she “quickly bonded” with 24-year-old male, Otana.first gorilla born at Melbourne Zoo“Melbourne Zoo members, visitors, volunteers, and staff – especially Kimya’s dedicated keeper team – will deeply feel this loss,” Zoos Victoria said in a statement.
Kimya was intelligent, observant and independent. She was a loving mother, who gently showed Kanzi all the skills she needed as a gorilla.Melbourne Zoo director Sheri Horiszny said staff were heartbroken over Kimya’s death. “She was a wonderful gorilla,” she said. “Our zoo family of staff, members and visitors have watched her over the years and joined in her delight of becoming a mother and raising Kanzi. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.”Melbourne Zoo said staff needed space to grieve. “Kimya was intelligent, observant and independent. She was a loving mother, who gently showed Kanzi all the skills she needed as a gorilla,” the statement said.
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