Baby Gorilla: The Aussie Zookeeper Who Is Raising A Desperately Ill Baby Gorilla

[@RuthPreach]

The fact that the silverback stepped in and assumed responsibility for the infant when the mother couldn't was what made me teary eyed. What a wonderful daddy!

[@littledikkins2253]

Almost all silverbacks are good fathers.

[@mark6302]

Gorillas are noble

[@freshlycannedwater]

@@littledikkins2253 rip harambe

[@littledikkins2253]

@@freshlycannedwater That was sad, they should have darted him.

[@Charlotte-r]

Hey Ruth, did you know that Kipenzi (mom) is Haoko's half-sister? Small gorilla world, eh?

[@virginiaviola5097]

Having watched father gorillas at various zoos around the world it really isn’t surprising that Dad stepped in when Mum wasn’t doing well. Father gorillas are really amazing, protective, nurturing and gentle. Humans can learn a lot from them.

[@marinamartinez6886]

What a privilege it must be to care for these amazing creatures! 💕

[@kygal]

My dream job! 🥰

[@jennifersmith3245]

You can just see how much the zookeeper absolutely loves and is bonded with that little cutie pie. I swear I could feel the love he has towards the baby gorilla right through the computer screen.

[@srikarallena]

There is higher place in heaven for people who take care of animals.

[@CeltycSparrow]

This baby gorilla is literally sucking his thumb like a human baby would. He is so beautiful. I hope he was able to thrive.

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

EVERY baby gorilla that comes into this world is a precious gift. What an amazing job he and the staff did to get him past those critical moments so early in his life. Baby is so cute and looks so healthy. So happy that the little guy is a fighter. Can't wait to see him continue to grow into a handsome Silverback like his father.

[@cindymoore322]

That must be one one of the most rewarding jobs in life. Good job team!

[@toddwilliams1380]

This zookeeper has got the best job on the planet!! To be able to take care of this baby is a privilege. Awesome job by the way!! 🦍🦍

[@erinnfitzgerald6257]

Wow, he was very pale! Thanks to everyone who cared for this baby, especially his human dad 💜

[@carolineullrich7323]

What a wonderful job his human dad is doing with this baby. Job well done

[@doreenwyatt6409]

What a cute story I love ❤️ gorillas 🦍 they are beautiful and so human like the handler is cute too

[@strawberryseeds]

Baby gorillas are the most beautiful creatures ever ❤

[@Dirty_Squirrell]

Baby beavers and baby sea otters are fairly cute, too. Look up Joey the sea otter's baby videos. Omgoodness!

[@Sandrastruyck]

Aww, look at that sweet hungry baby. Big bright eyes,so CUTE! 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MsElenaPM]

Love that cousin of us.

[@toby099]

Poor little man

[@nancydemusz9745]

What a terrific person . What beautiful creatures yhey sre

[@keeleyg2636]

Two good dads, daddy gorilla and daddy human.

[@suzette1044]

Hope there is continued follow up on this precious gorilla baby. I pray he goes back to his family soon and they accept him and give him their loving care. That gentleman raising him so far has done an excellent job and I admire his dedication and that of all who have had a hand in saving this precious baby gorilla. Texas. USA

[@BunnyQueen97]

It’s kind of incredible that they brought in a team of human baby doctors to take care of this gorilla, goes to show how closely related we really are!

[@angel12boucher17]

This man is amazing….I love him

[@MsPinkpeppermint]

Amazing story! The gorilla baby is gorgeous

[@abe147]

Total cuteness 🫠💞💞 So happy he's getting the excellent care from your dedicated team. Bravo

[@annettekelly8161]

I would happily give my everything to help and love that little guy. That would be a dream come true. ❤

[@leannhobbs994]

THIS LITTLE GORILLA IS SO CUTE. THANK YAL FOR TAKING GOOD CARE OF THIS LITTLE BABY. BECAUSE OF YAL HE WILL HAVE A HAPPY LONG LIFE.

[@larisamusina3016]

Как можно его не любить? Прелестный малыш!

[@allinaday9882]

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[@HunterEQGtribute]

I agree. He’s so cute!

[@kp8381]

What a wonderful man to step in and care for the baby plus the vet team. I hope he thrives and gets back with his gorilla family. ❤️🦍

[@shellos8]

He's now living with his foster mum. He's doing very well.

[@marjie4102]

Qu’elle chance il a de pouvoirs sauvés et nourrir ce petit Gorille❤ J’aime les Gorilles depuis mes 6ans. Ils me fascinent, ils sont si majestueux

[@kirstenkemp5962]

This man is so lucky he gets to care for such a beautiful baby!🥲💙

[@FoggyDay196]

That dear, sweet baby. ❤️ Thank you for your dedication, love, and expertise.

[@darrenyoung3102]

Just like a human baby, but let's be real here, way way cuter. ❤

[@Dirty_Squirrell]

I caught myself thinking the same thing!😅

[@sonjavandam1306]

His grandfather Kibabu was a legend.🦍 Well done Kipenzi, he is beautiful...

[@Liz_678]

You all did a great job saving this baby👏🏻👍🏻❤️. You make a great daddy❤️. I am so impressed with the care you gave this gorilla baby. You two are forever bonded.

[@marlarice3829]

What a heartwarming story. He wanted to play with the human baby. Thank you all for your love ❤and expertise in caring for this precious gift of God

[@CFL641]

OH.. so lucky to save this baby.., Mercy..,!

[@loriray487]

Awe....that is adorable. Poor baby being sick. Hope he gets 2 feeling better soon. Such a gorgeous animal! 🥰💕😍💖🙂

[@fj2201]

I hope they get him back with them as soon as safely possible, because it is quite clear that his dad and grandma want him.

[@sonjavandam1306]

Don't you mean mom.

[@fj2201]

@@sonjavandam1306 No. They'd indicated that mom lost interest after he was taken; but I hope they are working with all three of them actively to get that baby back with them as soon as possible. It would be awful to think that the same disconnection could happen with Kauis and his family as did with Gentaro and his as a result of human intervention. It seems he is out of danger health-wise, so unless something else is going on ... some other unknown/unreported problems, why not release him back into the care of his family? Other keepers have done this when there was a problem of some sort with the infant and a subsequent mother-baby bond was impaired; they trained a surrogate to take over. In this case, they said father, Kisane, has displayed a non-traditional interest, so they could work with him as well. At any rate, he's so adorable; so I look forward to the day we get to see him interact with his relatives--- safely, of course.

[@bridgetmonica31]

​@@fj2201 I have asked that question, but no body answers...Kaius looks chubby, I wouldn't mind betting he will keep him away until he is weaned..I wonder I'd chad has become too over invested, he should be not the only one,looking after kaius,,,.The family are very interested, and I think the humans are being unfair...Perhaps kaius draws more money I'd customers can get up close to a man holding this baby ape, as opposed to him being with his family, who may not even being him out of the house bit...Follow the money I reckon, as it is very obvious kaius is now healthier than most infants..All they let him do is a look behind bars at the family, but I think that is just so they can say..see we are doing it slowly...

[@fj2201]

@@bridgetmonica31 I'm concerned too at this point. Most of us are on the outside looking from afar and can mainly only speculate about what's going on there, but his family is missing all the highlights of his first year--- all the moments of precious cuddling and bonding as we would as fellow intelligent creatures. Again, unless there is some unseen danger, little Kaius and his family need to be reunited sooner than later. Hopefully, they've already been training them to bring him to get the bottle. What I'd really love to see these institutions start doing in cases of medical interventions is to work with mother gorillas to keep their milk flowing via the kind of pumps human women use during times of separation. They could freeze the nutrient-rich milk for the baby until they can be reunited.

[@Sunshine-nh4yk]

Thank you for caring! Much appreciated! 😁❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@normacotter3377]

He is the most beautiful baby. Hugs and kisses

[@lillianmartin4562]

Thank you for caring for them.

[@cuidemoslanaturaleza7326]

Gracias por un trabajo tan maravilloso cuidando a los gorilas!

[@shawnatwood4653]

He's beautiful!

[@CarolinasSweetTea]

I would have the most difficult time releasing baby kias back to the wild after taking care of him like this! I'm attached to animals and I would wanna keep him but I know he's going to get bigger and has to return to his natural habitat but my God he is cute 🫶 I love it

[@shellos8]

He won't be going to the wild. But he'll live the best life he possibly can at the zoo with his family.

[@kimlee1416]

So beautiful to see the baby gorilla. He's gorgeous.

[@Aniara380]

The eyes of innocence. How can you not love them.😊

[@CA-cg3uf]

He is a cutie, been following him.

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW It is always a comfort to me seeing the tender and loving side animal caregivers have for their charges. They genuinely love them.

[@hildamaine8319]

Thank you 😊 for saving that beautiful creature.

[@dragonwithagirltattoo598]

I’m curious to know when he will be able to be with the other gorillas? Great job with this little one ❤

[@melaniemiller3351]

Thank you!! Hes so precious

[@Kyra_of_Kerkyra]

For me it's dream to take care of a gorilla baby. How lucky this young man is! ❤️❤️❤️

[@reuterromain1054]

What a wonderful lovestory between a dad and his adopted Gorilla-baby.

[@margaritamarcucci2499]

I hope that he is always secure and protected and healthy. Good Job!!

[@bettythompson7177]

Adorable ❤

[@carolineullrich7323]

A JOB WELL DONE daddy Chad, and everyone else involved. Ignor the do gooders who complain. We can't please everyone. The only worry is this Is precious baby❤

[@tinyl9599]

It's extremely sad that his mom rejected him, but I'm happy he is doing better. I hope his family does allow him back in the group.

[@cecileroy557]

His mother didn't reject him. She wasn't feel very well & was going to have t have an operation to remove her placenta. The silverback sensed the mom wasn't well and took the baby pretty soon after birth. The baby had had no nourishment for the 14 hours he as with his father.

[@tinyl9599]

@@cecileroy557 thanx, ya I was falling asleep watching that and I guess I jumbled up and missed a lot 😂. Your comment made me rewatch though 🙂

[@blancaespinosa3086]

Spanish I follow Chad on Instagram, but I hadn't seen this video. The Zoo is doing a wonderful job and Chad is an excellent foster mom/dad to this little angel. Thank you, Chad.

[@anamartins3223]

I would love to have that job!!

[@diannenicholas4086]

Beautiful 😍 thanks to all of you especially the main carer. God luck xx ❤️

[@lyncheeseman]

What a precious baby gorilla, so glad he was save. Dad helped keeping him warm. The bits shown of their enclosure doesn’t look that big….

[@nata3467]

I am head of heels in love with this little baby

[@karendamian8456]

Chad you are so Awesome to Raise the Baby, The Zoo Should be Blessed to have a Worker, Like you, Awesome work that's what people call unconditional love for there Job, please send website to make donations to your zoo...

[@worldpeace3958]

O mine, you are all great people!❤❤🙏 Really kind doing all your best for saving this so cute little one 🦍 Thank you🙏

[@M.Luisapereira]

Magnifique,ces petits yeux intelligents !!!❤

[@momspaghetti420]

3:37 wow i wasn’t expecting them to actually use a gorillaz song !! lol i love the band gorillaz

[@fablb9006]

It is always emotional to see how similar great apes are with us

[@greg5176]

Gorillas are awesome creatures.

[@nikoreality-n5n]

my sweetheart , I want to hug him.

[@sheilagarrido8204]

Marvelous, Magnificent. Great achievement. Heartwarming 😘

[@RLF1]

Love this story. ❤What a great Daddy Mom.

[@mel.natureza]

Great people doing great job for lovely animals❤

[@da1latinbeauty]

Thank you 🙏.

[@mlublansky]

Omg how cute is that awesome job

[@oldcatlover]

Good for the zoo guy❤! A worthy job, caring for the endangered.

[@CheshireCat6639]

GULP...heart warming to watch, my fave primates EVER.❤..ty for your love and attention to this sad beginning ...how adorable ❤

[@ΑντωνηςΜανωλαγκας]

Beautiful

[@CurtisAClark]

Thats beautiful my friends, thats the most incredible story i have seen in a long time.

[@yvonnecole5721]

Omgoodness,i would love to take care of him ❤❤❤ I just can't take just how precious he is 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@nancydemusz9745]

What a cutie . Great job.

[@And...ow3ch]

Omgeee! He acts like it’s his baby 🥹

[@George-xq2iw]

Priceless.

[@donkinzett3961]

You very lucky man,what a great story

[@michelebriere9569]

OMG he's so cute!

[@bennievanniekerk2761]

Thankyou❤

[@me12988]

God bless you all

[@betestefani1578]

Muito fofinho o bebê 👶 Parabéns ao pessoal do Zoo em cuidar do bem estar dos animais. 🦍❣🦍

[@anjakorte-mensch5540]

Wonderful job. Thank you.

[@JMJ4444-f2n]

So adorable 🥰❤️

[@evelynsharland3030]

So very precious!

[@raquelmiller558]

Love love this video!!

[@windsong2875]

Please keep us up to date with jus journey. Loved it!

[@pamelacox4103]

Hes so cute

[@syuntetsugandhi947]

凄く可愛い、人間のような赤ちゃん！💐👼

[@kygal]

Cuteness overload! 😍

[@mariafletcher6603]

You lucky bugger. You've done a fantastic job. now he's got a fighting chance in life to show he's dominence in the group and maybe he'll be a dad to one day. Many moons ago I work at whipsnade wildlife zoo. Just maintaining the ground in the winter and summer months. nothing else. But just go to the zoo every day to see all these wonderful animals. Was a experience I'll never forget. If me surcomstances hadn't changed at that time I'd still be there volenteering. so many memories to. luv'd it. b Safe take care across the pond in Oz. from 🇬🇧👍👍 an old cockney gal

[@elisepelletier9474]

This baby is gorgeous!!

[@Gagana4899]

God bless you all !

[@usmustdie4peace405]

Just melts my heart this adorable little fella!

[@GonZo4277]

The world needs too be like this one world 🌍 one mission

[@bxchicc7799]

He's soooo adorable. Ugh, i love him❤️🦍❤️🦍❤️