Recent events at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden drew similarities to the 1996 incident. On Saturday, a 450-pound male gorilla named Harambe was killed after he was seen dragging a 3-year ...

Flashback: The zoo was home to the first gorilla born in captivity, the world-famous Colo, in 1956. She was born prematurely at about 4 pounds and spent time in an incubator from a local hospital.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo celebrates Asha, a 32-year-old Western Lowland Gorilla, expected to give birth in mid-May. Historic event—first baby gorilla in 13 years! Stay tuned!