Baby Gorilla - Jameela (#39) and Freddy Eating at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Catch Jameela drinking from a baby bottle at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. And the gorilla keepers finally got a precise weight on the baby gorilla Kunda. Check out the video and read description below for tons of information on gorillas.
Cleveland has 8 gorillas; 5 adults (1 male, 4 females) and 3 youngsters (Jameela, Kunda and Kayembe). Birthdates: Mokolo 7/10/87, Fredrika 6/5/74, N'neka 9/23/98, Kebi 1/13/91, Tusa 12/2/89, and Jameela 1/5/24, Kunda 7/19/23, and Kayembe 10/26/21.
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-In general, gorillas live 35 years in the wild. In captivity they get better food, medical care and have no predators. Life expectancy can range from 50-60 years.
GORILLA CONSERVATION - one of the easiest things you can do to help gorillas is to recycle your old cell phone or other hand held electronic device. Recycling electronics helps support gorilla conservation programs. Cell phones and other electronics contain a mineral called coltan (it is short for columbite-tantalite). 80% of the world’s Coltan is mined in central Africa, which is wild gorilla habitat. Forests are being strip mined for this highly sought after mineral, with illegal mining even taking place in protected gorilla areas. BUT! Coltan is reusable! Clear out that old cell phone drawer! Our hope is, that the more and more electronic devices are recycled, this can slow demand for new Coltan to be mined in Africa.
Some estimates report gorilla populations have declined 25% in the past 20-25 years.
Kayembe was the first zoo born gorilla at the Cleveland Zoo.
Kunda is the second baby born in Cleveland in less then 2 years.
Jameela is the first baby gorilla born via c-section at the Fort Worth Zoo.
The Conservation status of the Western Lowland gorilla is “Critically Endangered”.
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[@rejeannenicholson2024]

Precious “Jameela”🥰I enjoyed seeing my baby drinking from a bottle today…❤️

[@nancydailey1410]

Kayembe showing his belly! lol! What a smart boy!

[@sharondunlap9908]

How sweet is Jameela drinking from that bottle, baby formula. Freddy what a great listener to get his snacks.

[@nancydailey1410]

Freddy is the best mama! Just love her!❤️

[@DavidSmith-fs6pi]

Jameela is so adorable she just loves her bottle🥰

[@nancydailey1410]

Sleepy little girl with a full belly!❤️

[@elzbietapaczkowska2098]

Vero ben organizzato zooo mi piace e gorilla sono meravigliosi tutta la famiglia .Grazie Larry ♥️♥️♥️♥️👏👏👏👌

[@Nigelsmom2136]

I love Freddy, she is so chill all the time. It's wonderful to see how well taken care of they all are. Bless the keepers!!! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@rosiepena8917]

Jameela is so darn cute! I just want to pick her up and give her a kiss on the cheek. 😍

[@annecarter5181]

Jameela just LOVES her bottle!!! You can almost see her little eyes glaze over as if she’s “milk-drunk”!! 😊

[@BeachyKeen92]

I don’t envy people, but I do those that take care of babies and animals, I get too emotionally attached. I love the training sessions. The babies are so adorable 🥰. I hope Kayembes quirky personality never changes. I truly adore him. I hope the keepers know we all appreciate them and love the gorillas so much. Thank you Larry!

[@shaheen10905]

@@BeachyKeen92 I know . Same here

[@seasonsofphilly1993]

Wonderful to see babies Kunda and Jameela, and toddler Kayembe doing well. The whole troop looks healthy. I'm happy Tusa has a gorilla family, but I feel she wishes to be alone.

[@shaheen10905]

What an amazing coordination between animals and human beings. Kudus.,

[@mortalclown3812]

Sweet Tusa. Hope Mokolo has her back, as it were. 🩵 Always cool to see him, especially, with the carers. Happy babies = healthy troop. Thanks for an interesting look at our favorite gorillas.

[@MzNoemi69]

Jameela is becoming sleepy with her bottle feeding. ❤❤❤

[@denisemorris1177]

Beautiful jameela drinking her milk bottle 🍼. I see your full little tummy! 😊Can you chew that green bean? 🫘 🥰🥰❤❤

[@lindahughes2289]

THAT WAS FUN TO WATCH ! THEY ALL DID SO WELL.

[@sharondunlap9908]

Jameela looks like it’s nappy time after the bottle.

[@thenotsotypicals8938]

I love that we could hear Tusa

[@krisztinakiss3555]

Jameela 🥰🐵👣☺️🇭🇺

[@A.L.Gardner]

Kayembe doing a sterling job of annoying everyone 😅 Great to see Freddie doing her checkups and Jameela having her bottle ❤

[@Catwomanria13579]

And another fantastic video! Sweet Jameela who later almost falls asleep from drinking the bottle, just like a human baby 👶🏼. Kunda who doesn't seem to care much for the zookeeper and apparently has no appetite. Freddy who eats really neatly from the spoon, lips closed to get everything inside 😂, and tries to take the bean from Jameela 🤣. Sweet Tusa who tells Kayembe in real gorilla language to stop teasing. Kayembe who, as always, hardly sits still for a moment and Mokolo keeps a close eye on everything 👀. And they all behave exemplary during the judging (otherwise no tasty snack? 🤣) Always great to see that the troop is really focused on each other instead of on the visitors 🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🐒🐒🐒

[@kimberlylegacy4190]

Larry, these are always my favorite videos. It really captures how much love and devotion these keepers have for these exquisite animals. It also shows the trust the animals have with the keepers. Jameela is all about her bottle!!! So precious

[@micheleschleeter9633]

What a great job!

[@heavenlyclouds1337]

Love watching all of them. I think Kayembi had too much Gatorade given him too much energy LOL.😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@kelleybutler9203]

Gatorade is to replace salts and electrolytes, Gatorade has almost no sugar count. He’s just being a 2.9 month old gorilla 🦍 and he’s more calm than many in other troops. Kunda and Jameela will be just as full of energy, Kunda’s almost there but Kebi keeps her under surveillance all the time. Soon Kunda will be strong and strong willed enough to just do as she pleases. It’s all part of growing up and being interested in their environment. It good to see how much the keeper’s take care of each individual’s health.

[@heavenlyclouds1337]

yes. they do take good care of them. ❤

[@sharondunlap9908]

Kayembe is such a big boy.

[@deniselloyd6659]

Great video. Loved watching Queen Freddy eating with a spoon like a proper lady. Kunda is not the snack fan that Jameela is. Jameela enjoyed every drop of her bottle. Beautiful family. Thanks, Larry.

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

Beautiful and so sweet. Freddy really deserves her snacks. A wonderful interaction between humans and gorilla's. ❤ Thank you for the video, Larry.

[@JennBX1]

Great video. I appreciate the care the zoo gives the gorilla family. Those babies are really cute❤❤

[@marykelly2409]

Thank you, Larry.😊 That was a fun and informative video.👍 I enjoyed every minute of it. Kayembi is a little rascal.😆🐒 Terrible Two 🐒😆 Well, it won't be long before Kayembi turns 3 years old.🐒❤️ 9-21-24

[@vjc2270]

Fantastic! I love seeing them having snacks and training time!👏🤩 My favourite part was how Kebi brought her own stool over to the fence. The keepers have stools, so why shouldn’t she?! 😄 I noticed last time also that Kunda really does not like that flaxseed porridge! Not even when it’s served on a lovely crispy green bean. Kayembe is a smart little fellow and has already learnt to open his mouth and show his belly to the keepers! 🤩 They are all amazing❣️

[@debraevans6795]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING LARRY! BLESSED SATURDAY TO ALL! AMAZING DEDICATION AND LOVE THE STAFF HAS FOR OUR GORILLA FAMILY AT CLEVELAND ZOO! I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO BE THAT CLOSE TO THEM, FEEDING, ETC .. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL, AND INTELLIGENT! LOVE ALL GOD'S ANIMALS. LAST TIME I VISITED CLEVELAND ZOO WAS OVER 30 YEARS AGO! I ENJOY ALL THE VIDEOS! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! SENDING HUGS! JAMEELA HAS A MILK BUDDHA BELLY!!! SO CUTE!!!🫶☮️🦍

[@denisemorris1177]

Kunda little legs can move! 😂She’s a little drummer girl too. ❤❤

[@patriciamorgan8359]

@denisemorris1177 I noticed Kunda drumming. I think she's going to be quite the sassy independent girl.

[@denisemorris1177]

@@patriciamorgan8359 I think you’re right! 😹

[@ramonaschwarzlose5909]

Die Kleine hält ihr Händchen auch schon zum Tierpfleger. Ist das niedlich! 🥰😍🤣❤ Mit Genuss essen und trinken beide. So schön! 😍 Freddy macht die Übungen ganz prima. 👍❤ Jameela schmeckt die Babynahrung. 🥰🍼 Die kleine Süße wird müde. 😃🥱 Wenn der Magen voll ist, wird man müde. Mama Freddy lässt sich auch verwöhnen mit Leckereien. ❤ Wie sagt man bei uns:"Ohne Verpflegung, keine Bewegung!" Die süße Kunda ist bestimmt satt. 🥰 Mama Kebi schmeckt die Leckerei. 😋Kunda hat sich versteckt. 😄Kayembe ist schon ein großer süßer Junge und er macht das prima mit dem Training. 🥰 Niedlich! Es scheint ihm zu schmecken. 😋😍 Clever die Sache mit der Waage! 👍 Tusa schreit nicht. 🤣 Gutes Zeichen! Mokolo ist eine Respektsperson und das ist gut so.

[@birgit4773]

👍😍👍🦍💕🦍💕🦍💕

[@thatgirl9759]

Does anyone else "like" before they even watch the video? 😁

[@shawna6683]

Always ❤

[@rhondamcdow4603]

I do😊

[@elizabethcorbine3280]

I do because I know his videos are awesome and I love watching them thank you, Larry

[@PIA-tj5hc]

Kaye is being big boy doing health checks🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@josaczyn]

Jameela is watching Freddie and the keeper so intently! Adorable! Love that baby girl ❤❤❤❤❤

[@gram2977]

It’s so nice to see that the troop is all doing well. Gorillas are absolutely amazing and I enjoy your videos so much. Thanks Larry! Love from the Dallas/Ft Worth area.

[@patriciamorgan8359]

Jameela looked like she was drifting into a milk coma. She didn't seem too interested in solid food, but maybe she was just full after her bottle. Kayembe still has major FOMO. He has to look around to make sure no one else is getting something better. I love Tusa using her gorilla voice. It actually seemed to have more effect on Kayembe than the screaming. Mokolo is stepping up the discipline with Kayenbe, which is great. It was wonderful to see Kunda being allowed to get more than a few inches away from Kebi. Great video, as always. 😊❤

[@gailanncan]

I love your videos. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait until the babies are old enough to play with Kayembe what a riot it will be.

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie2]

Thank you, Larry! Always fun to see this beautiful family! 😍🦍♥️

[@valiboico919]

Bellissimo video,Grazie a voi❤

[@beverlykubiez115]

Another great one Larry! Barb did a great job also! I enjoy watching their health checks with the keepers!

[@susancoddington6393]

Precious ❤❤

[@canteohitika]

Kayembe likes to tease Tusa

[@rosanapereira4468]

Thanks Larry

[@Lifewithpersians]

Kayembe striking a pose is so funny! Love seeing the troop! Have a great weekend Larry

[@AlinaWhitfield0510]

What an amazing video and I love seeing how the zoo takes care of this family. They are all very well trained and obedient. Who knows if Kayembe the Terrible behaves as obediently.😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@lesliewallace9665]

That is the perfect title for Kayembe 😂😂😂

[@AlinaWhitfield0510]

@@lesliewallace9665 🤣🤣🤣♥️

[@hrisanthidimitriou1893]

Nice video!

[@marykelly2409]

Morning🌞Baby Kunda🍼🐒❤️ Mother Freddie🌷🐒❤️ and Baby Jameela 🍼🐒😊🖐🏼🌅❤️ 9-21-24

[@gar857]

What did you do at work today? Just spoon and bottle fed some gorillas 🥹 so jealous! Do the keepers do this every day at a specific time?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes they do it every day. The times fluctuate just a little to keep the gorillas guessing.

[@gar857]

@larrysanimalsafari Thanks for the great footage and info! 😊

[@renewashington791]

👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 KUDOS to Madam TUSA 🌺🦋🥰 for using her Inside **Gorilla voice** this time Instead of SCREAMING like a wild Banshee 😂😂😂

[@renewashington791]

🤴🏽 King KAYEMBE 🥰💙 did a GREAT Job 👏🏽👏🏽 with his **Health Check-Up**, and aLso was a GOOD BOY 🥳 to eat his Flaxseed Porridge 🥣 and watered down Gatorade drink 🥤

[@renewashington791]

Poor TUSA 🤦🏽‍♀️ having to Endure King KAY 🤴🏽 sLapping her hind parts 😂 I imagine her saying: “Yo MOKOLO!! come Get’cha Boy!! He’s Literally being a PAIN in my a$$” 😂😂

[@PeterMullens]

Love watching these. Every video a different one becomes my favorite. Just wondering in a later video, is Freddy with child? She seems be possessing a larger belly.

[@renewashington791]

It is Sooooooo SATISFYING to watch 🌺Sweet Baby JAM 🌺 enjoying her bottle 🍼 How many does she get in a day? I Hope 🙏🏽 it’s at Least THREE bottles. I Loves me a CHONKY baby 😂😂

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You guessed right- 3 per day.

[@AnaMariaNajera-lx2st]

doy las gracias y reconocimiento al personal por su trabajo de atender a los gorilas🙏✨💐👍 disfrutó mucho ver a la tropa siendo atendidos de manera individual con su alimentación y chequeó de salud, los amo a todos, pero los tres bebés son mi debilidad😇🦍🦍🦍💖 gracias Larry por compartir tú hermoso trabajo 🙏👍

[@GaryO-cw3qy]

Has Freddie ever have her own kids? 😊

[@annecarter5181]

I thought I read that she’s had 7 of her own.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes, she had 7 of her own. Check out my “meet cleveland gorillas” playlist for a complete history on Freddy.

[@shawna6683]

Why does Jameela have to be fed with a bottle? Kayembe doesn’t need liquid nutrition anymore.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

I think … it follows the routine this zoo has established with raising its youngsters. First Kayembe then Kunda, offering supplemental feedings ensures baby is getting all the nutrition she needs, allows staff to interact closely with gorilla for wellness/health checks and teaches the baby/youngster this is how we do things and it’s a normal part of your day. They are unable to provide just flax seed and green beans because Jameela has not progressed to that diet yet.

[@renewashington791]

😂😂😂 I don’t think baby JAM cares Very Much for the green bean 🫛 and flaxseed porridge 🥣

[@สุรีย์จันทพันธ์-ฌ8พ]

สวัสดีค่ะ

[@claudiadossantosfernandes1094]

É sempre muito bom assistir um Zoo que se preocupa com o bem estar dos animais, e achei muito interessante a parte da medicina para os gorilas, pesquisas e tratamentos, fico muito contente, hoje foi um dia de importante, a tradora pode pesar Kunda, as fofuras Jameela, cada dia mais linda e esperta, Fred comendo de colher, o exame de Mokolo que eu acho que é feito para monitorar o coração, é o interessante é que de alguma forma ele entende que é para sua saúde, mas não gostei dos tapas que o Kayembe deu na Tusa, ele é uma criança abusada, infelizmente Mokolo não interferiu, se fosse Kebi ele não faria isso.

[@IamAdrienne]

What a lovely video Larry! I don't see any of this type of training reinforcement at the Japanese zoos.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Perhaps it’s done in an area not seen by the public? 🤷‍♂️

[@lynngold1865]

@I amAdrienne-I have seen Shabani's family doing it.they do it at the wall inside .They get treats too.Happy Gorilla Watching to you always!🍁🦍💛🍂🦍🧡💚🦍🙋‍♀️

[@claudiadossantosfernandes1094]

Tem sim, assisti no Zoo da cidade de Kyoto com a família Momotaro é a família Shabani.

[@rosiepena8917]

What are the zookeepers feeding them on the spoon?

[@mortalclown3812]

Larry mentions it at the beginning of the video - some mix of flax

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Brown flax seed

[@RuthTardencilla-bp9qv]

😂. JAMELA SE ESTABA QUEDANDO DORMIDA CON EL BIBERÓN..Y CUANDO SE LO QUITARON PELO LOS OJITOS COMO ASUSTADA..😅

[@shaheen10905]

Why are the gorillas spoon-fed?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

How else would gain their trust ? Leaving food in a bowl or strewn across the yard won’t help make them trust you. They feed them as a reward during training.

[@shaheen10905]

@@larrysanimalsafari ok 👌

[@renewashington791]

**I’m aLL over the pLace** with my Comments today 😂😂 BUT I wonder whether or not the Keepers 👩‍⚕️ would consider SUBSTITUTING the Flaxseed porridge or perhaps ADDING to the Menu either Oatmeal or Cream O Wheat 🥣 Anyone would get completely BORED of the same ol’ Snack EVERY DAY. Similar to Humans, GORILLAS also need and DESERVE a bit of VARIETY in their food supply. Besides, We see in the Video how Both baby JAM and KUNDA reacted to the Flaxseed 😂😂 as if it were Kryptonite 🤮

[@sharondunlap9908]

Kebi was hitting her chest?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes, you mean Baby Kunda?

[@sharondunlap9908]

@@larrysanimalsafari yes Kunda

[@ninawest8]

So, how much did Kunda weigh?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You must watch the video to learn that.

[@charlesmccoy5857]

12 and 1/2 pounds

[@ninawest8]

@larrysanimalsafari I did watch, I must have missed it.Sorry.

[@ninawest8]

@charlesmccoy5857 Wow, it must be all muscle because she sure doesn't look it.

[@renewashington791]

👸🏻 Princess KUNDA 🌺 perhaps aLso thinks the **FLAXSEED Porridge 🥣** is Trash 🗑️ @ 6:49 and 6:52 😂😂 and THEN the Keeper Tries to SNEAK and put a bit of Porridge on a green bean 🫛 to give to Kunda 😂 The combo made it inside her mouth but it Definitely DID NOT stay there.