July 4, 1971

Gorillas are the largest of the apes, and have no natural enemies except for man. They make their home in the rain forests of Africa, near the equator. I was amazed to learn they were not discovered by Western man until 1847. Can you imagine seeing a six-foot, 450 pound gorilla for the very first time?

Congo Gorilla Forest
The Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit at the Bronx Zoo is a “six-and-a-half acre African rain forest environment that explains WHAT a rain forest is, HOW it works, WHICH animals make it their home, WHY it is threatened and HOW people can help save it.” It is home to two troops of lowland gorillas. Best gorilla clicks are found on Meet the Congo Residents and by choosing Great Gorilla Forest on the Congo Virtual Tour. Elementary kids will like the Congo Game, which is a Shockwave version of a traditional “move-around-the-board” game for two to four players.

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