Timmy

Timmy is a male Western Lowland Gorilla living at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. Born in captivity at Buffalo Zoo, he spent his early years there before moving to his present home in Nebraska.

His parents are Becky and Omega. He arrived at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo in October 2004, where he has lived for nearly two decades. The transfer from Buffalo Zoo took place when he was still young, allowing him to establish himself within Omaha’s gorilla group.

As a Western Lowland Gorilla, Timmy represents one of the most endangered great ape subspecies. His life in captivity contributes to conservation efforts for his species in the wild.