Beni the Gorilla in Pictures

A significant birth at the Little Rock Zoo occurred on March 1, 2025, with the arrival of Beni, the son of 12-year-old Adelina and 33-year-old Kivu. This event is a milestone for the zoo, as Adelina is the first gorilla born there to give birth to her own offspring, and Beni’s name was chosen by public vote. The zoo is celebrating Beni’s thriving growth while using his birth to raise awareness for the critically endangered status of Western Lowland Gorillas and the importance of conservation efforts like recycling to protect their habitat.