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Samson

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, born 1995.

31 Years old
1995 Born
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo Current Zoo
● Alive ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Samson

Samson is a male Western Lowland Gorilla living at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. Born on May 1, 1995, he is now 29 years old.

Born at Cincinnati Zoo, Samson spent his first six years there before transferring to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo in April 2001. He has called Omaha home ever since.

His parents are Samantha and Chaka. As a captive-born gorilla, Samson represents an important part of conservation breeding programs for Western Lowland Gorillas.

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Profile
Born 1 May 1995
Age 31 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Current Zoo Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
Born at Cincinnati Zoo
Family
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Samantha
Mother
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Chaka
Father
Zoo History
Cincinnati Zoo
1995 – 2001
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
2001 – Present
🎂 Birthday
327
days until next birthday
Will turn 32 years old
📍 Current Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
🌿 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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