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Gorka

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla at Zoo Aquarium de Madrid, born 1996.

30 Years old
1996 Born
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid Current Zoo
● Alive ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Gorka

Gorka is a female Western Lowland Gorilla living at Zoo Aquarium de Madrid. Born on January 16, 1996, she is 28 years old.

She was born at Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden as a captive-born gorilla. Her parents are Liesel and Golo.

In May 2004, when she was eight years old, Gorka transferred from Budapest Zoo to Zoo Aquarium de Madrid, where she has lived for the past two decades.

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Born 16 January 1996
Age 30 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Current Zoo Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Born at Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Family
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Liesel
Mother
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Golo
Father
Zoo History
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
1996 – 2004
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
2004 – Present
🎂 Birthday
213
days until next birthday
Will turn 31 years old
📍 Current Zoo
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
🌿 Conservation
Critically Endangered

Gorillas are among the most endangered species on Earth. Habitat loss and poaching remain the primary threats.

IUCN Red List ↗
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