Fossey
Western Lowland Gorilla
Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, deceased, born 1986.
39
Years old
1986
Born
● Deceased
♂ Male
Critically Endangered
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About Fossey
Fossey is a male Western Lowland Gorilla deceased (died 2015-08-10). He lived to 28 years of age.
Born at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium on August 13, 1986 (captive-born). His parents were Bridgette and Bongo.
Fossey spent his early years at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium until November 1993, when he transferred to The Little Rock Zoological Gardens. He lived there for over two decades until his death from heart failure on August 10, 2015.
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Profile
| Born | 13 August 1986 |
| Age | 39 years old |
| Gender | ♂ Male |
| Subspecies | Western Lowland Gorilla |
| Born at | Columbus Zoo & Aquarium |
| Passed Away | 10 August 2015 |
Family
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Bridgette
Mother
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Bongo
Father
Zoo History
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
1986 – 1993
The Little Rock Zoological Gardens
1993 – 2015
