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
