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Did you catch our latest update on sweet little Makongo? 🦍❤️

So many of you mentioned how much you missed seeing this beautiful little gorilla, and watching the incredible way his troop has surrounded him with love was the highlight of our time at GaiaZoo. From 52-year-old Dalila’s gentle care to his playful bonds with Nala and Mosi, it’s proof of how powerful a loving family can be.

If you haven’t had a chance to see how much he’s grown and thrived over the past year, the full video is up on the channel now! See it here -- https://youtu.be/3Ks-JA7KBaU

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Did you miss Saturday's video? 🦍✨

If your weekend was too busy, you'll definitely want to cue this up for your evening watch! We introduced everyone to the newest member of the GaiaZoo family—6-month-old baby Makhaya. 🥺

This video is all about slowing down and enjoying a quiet moment as this sweet little gorilla explores her brand-new world, tests out her independence, and stays close to her protective mama, Zola. It is the perfect mid-week escape to make you smile!

Tap the link below to hang out with Makhaya, and a huge thank you to everyone who has already watched, liked, and left such sweet comments this week! ❤️👇

🎥 ➡️ https://youtu.be/Cx6vRgceC5s

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UPDATE: The Video is now live! Everything is brand new when you’re only six months old! 🥺

Get ready to slow down, smile, and spend some quiet time with sweet little Makhaya, the newest baby gorilla at GaiaZoo. We’ll watch her explore her world, test out her independence, and stick close to her protective mama, Zola.

If you need a dose of pure, heart-melting cuteness to start your weekend, set your reminders for tomorrow morning!

See you all there, and thank you so much for following along on these adventures with us! ❤️✨

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I am absolutely blown away by the incredible love you all are showing for Sunday's video! 🦍❤️

Reading through the comments, I realized so many of you haven't seen updates on Makongo in a very long time and have missed him dearly since he was just a tiny baby with his beautiful mother, Tamidol. Our recent trip to GaiaZoo was our very first time filming him, and seeing how much joy it brings everyone to see him thriving, happy, and playing with his black crested mangabey pals is incredibly special.

He may be a little bigger (and beautifully chunky!), but he still has that same wonderful spirit.

If you haven't had a chance to reunite with Makongo yet, or if you just need a dose of pure joy today, grab some snacks and watch him play right here:

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https://youtu.be/_1gNOfWDfFw

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Makongo's hilarious adventure with his mangabey friends is coming tomorrow! These playful pals had us laughing throughout our visit to GaiaZoo in the Netherlands. We can't wait to share it with you.

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We almost missed this... 🐻🌧️

Hi everyone! If you’ve ever wondered what animals do when the weather gets messy, I have a heartwarming surprise for you today.

During a recent downpour at the Berlin Zoo, Jim and I were actually packing up our gear and running for the exit to stay dry. But we were stopped completely in our tracks by an unexpected sight.

The zoo's three brown bear brothers—Lucifer, Lillebror, and Momoa—were having the absolute time of their lives splashing, wrestling, and chasing each other in the puddles! Watching their playful bond and incredible family dynamics reminded me so much of the joyful moments we love watching with our favorite gorilla troops. It completely turned a gray day into something magical.

If you need a bright smile today, grab a warm cup of coffee and come watch these brothers make the most of a rainy day.

👇 Watch the full rainy day adventure here: https://youtu.be/yyyTAiNDl90

Would you go to the zoo in the rain to watch something like this?

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Born to Entertain! If you need a reason to smile this weekend, Mobi has you covered. Tomorrow morning, we're dropping a brand new video featuring one of the most entertaining baby gorillas we have ever filmed!

She has 100% confidence, zero cares, and treats every single day like an absolute adventure.

Keep an eye out for the video first thing Saturday morning! Who is ready for some adorable gorilla mischief? 🙌☀️

1 month ago | [YT] | 122

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Have you met baby Mara yet? 🦍💕

Yesterday, we shared this sweet video featuring Mara from the Columbus Zoo. I've loved reading the comments about this sweet little gorilla.

One of my favorite things about filming baby gorillas is seeing how different they all are. We've filmed youngsters in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Prague, and now Columbus, and each one has their own unique personality.

If you've already watched the video, what was your favorite Mara moment?

And if you haven't seen it yet, I think you'll enjoy spending a few minutes with this adorable little gorilla and her mom, Sue. See it here - https://youtu.be/prMGGerdOvk

1 month ago | [YT] | 130

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Sneak peek at tomorrow’s new video! 🦍✨

We have a sweet little look at baby gorilla, Mara, and her mom, Sue, at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium coming your way tomorrow morning.

If you’ve been following our channel for a while, you know we’ve filmed young gorillas all over—from Cleveland and Pittsburgh to the Prague Zoo. One of the most fascinating parts of capturing these beautiful animals is seeing just how unique each little personality is. It's always fun to see a baby gorilla's personality emerge.

Grab your morning coffee or tea tomorrow and join us as Mara explores her world.

See you in the morning!

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New video is live! - https://youtu.be/owEH0a1vcSY

Kayembe spends the morning bouncing from gorilla to gorilla — and not everyone reacts the same way to his nonstop energy 😅

Do you think Freddy stepped in at the right moment with Jameela?

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