Gorilla Toddler Throws a Hilariously Funny Tantrum

[@leavesongrass]

That’s not a tantrum. He’s playing as best he can given the lack of resources and gorillas his own age.

[@beatrixvandermerwe2860]

I agree. he has nothing to play with

[@dotskelly6297]

Agree

[@RiotforPeacePlz]

He should be given a new ps5.

[@thefriendlyearthling]

Immediately I recognized the same thing. I hate when people who lack animal perception that personify their own emotions then project it on to the animal..... all these videos where "cat cries or dog cries" are made by morons. lol

[@deborahcustance2754]

If you read the description below the video, there are two other young gorillas, but their mothers won't let them play. Sometimes silverbacks will play and it is lovely when they do.

[@trenken]

Doesnt really look like a tantrum to me. Looks like the little one has energy and wants to play but the father isnt really up for it.

[@OurSweetTravels]

We watched him for almost two hours and he wanted someone to play with him so desperately! It was so cute.

[@Jeff_Coble]

Father looks depressed. Caged.

[@gangstaboy9387]

​​@@Jeff_CobleYeah the toddler will be soon too. Absolutely vile to keep smart animals like that in a glass case.

[@LockandLoad79]

@@Jeff_Coble Oh, yeah. True. Lets return them to their real habitat. Where each day search for food is a constant skirmish against farmers in a constantly shrinking feeding ground, and soon his father and mother heads be on plaques in some millionaires abode as proof of masculinity. And that, little gorillas hands and legs ? I bet they fetch pretty good money as aphrodisiac in some "traditional medicine" market. I see the cage as necessary evil. Depressed maybe. But they are still alive. Like people in witness protection programs. Until humanity can act humane(in which we are still a failure even when against other human), their safety can be ensured in that protective cage.

[@ardennite1]

​@@gangstaboy9387Yes, I had to turn the volume down. I couldn't stand hearing these majestic creatures being laughed at.

[@RaumBances]

This isn't a tantrum. This is a bored child in a cage with no friends.

[@Wildman-zh8lg]

Relax

[@moehoward01]

​@@Wildman-zh8lgWhy? He's not wrong.

[@Seattle-ish]

Yeah, let's put him back in the wild where he can be taken by poachers or traffickers

[@Wildman-zh8lg]

@@moehoward01 You got all that from this little tiny clip

[@robsemail]

@@Wildman-zh8lg what more do you need?

[@lisas8244]

That IS NOT a tantrum. He is simply trying to engage his father in play.

[@lamarw7757]

It IS a tantrum. Towards the end it was play, but started as a TANTRUM!

[@tranquility9325]

He's not throwing a tantrum he's clowning

[@droolingfangirl]

I was thinking they were maybe playing

[@tranquility9325]

@@droolingfangirl yup lol

[@KFrost-fx7dt]

"Look what I can do!"

[@jeepliving1]

That's how it looked to my untrained eyes.

[@FTY13]

I agree

[@maryantenettekreationz758]

Behaviour of a typical toddler- ain’t no tantrum he’s just monkeying around. Having fun 🤩 cute

[@devinthomas4866]

Dad is pretty tolerant of that lil man. Welcome to our world.

[@jen9774]

What a patient dad ! Kids are kids 😂😂😂😂

[@tbecker97204]

And dad's thinking, *"WHEN is your mother coming home so I can be done baby-sitting???"*

[@ThomasHoag-k7d]

Yeah, Dad was acting like, "Is that all you've got?"

[@TweSunshine]

​@@tbecker97204That's not babysitting. It's parenting.

[@MaryBarry-ks6hn]

All toddlers are the same! They want to play ,tease, show off, irritate and want love from their daddy’s! Seems that most babies have similar traits. 💕

[@tomharshbarger1898]

He's bored, poor little guy. That enclosure looks tiny. Nothing to swing from. No forest greenery to run around in. This is just sad.

[@ChasingStarz-Ou812]

YES I felt bad for them, it looks like a sad place to be but at least they're "safe" there

[@maxineb9598]

You're only seeing a small part of the enclosure so you have no idea of whats in the rest of it.

[@Jeanneonabike]

It’s a crime! Just disgusting!! What Zoo is this?? It needs to be called out! How does anyone think this is acceptable??

[@Jeanneonabike]

@@maxineb9598 There’s a WALL in the enclosure!! A WALL!! Pathetic!

[@ChasingStarz-Ou812]

@@Jeanneonabike This is my sentiment - safety is all they have going for them! I clicked out, I couldn't even watch the whole thing last nite. That is a SAD enclosure as people watch & laugh thru the glass all day. GOD😑😓

[@WiseGuy5674]

Poor little guy is bored senseless. 😎😁

[@merk9569]

That’s my take on it too. Just like a human toddler, he needs stimulation and attention. I feel sorry for him.

[@teijaflink2226]

Arn't there any toys or something they could give hi to entertain himself with, poor guy doesn't have anyone to play with.

[@maxineb9598]

​@@teijaflink2226Did you not realize you are only seeing a fraction of the enclosure? Guess not.

[@dcwatashi]

@@maxineb9598 we go by what we see. And it’s very obvious this little one is bored and wanted to play.

[@jamiefoyers2800]

I love the looks that get exchanged between both of them. The dad is like..."Are you quite finished yet?!" and the youngster goes..."NO!. I'm only just warming up!".

[@EstrellaHorton-i7j]

😅😂

[@lauraquaresimo2424]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ZIM_skol]

I DONT WANNA NAP DANGIT

[@diannshoemaker6419]

Actually, this doesn't look at all aggessive. Dad never once swats him off. Looks like he wants to play. Look how fun i am !! And dad simply isn't having it.

[@OurSweetTravels]

We watched as this little guy try to get all the adults in troop to play with him. No one would! His father was incredibly patient. There are two little babies in the troop that he's anxious to play with. I can't wait to see them all together.

[@LiseWrigley]

I'd throw a lot of tantrums if my family was locked up like that to be gawked at and far far from home.

[@CryMeARiver63]

You do know that the animals in zoos today were born in captivity.

[@grobinson8873]

I AGREE!!! THEY ARE IN CAPTIVITY and THAT IS EVIL!

[@linaj63]

I hope they can't hear the human noise from their boring enclosure

[@Jjchg]

Exactly right!

[@sarahdjinn593]

I don’t think this is a tantrum. He’s playing.

[@MrGroganmeister]

He’s just monkeying around

[@Tracey-t4n]

The little fella is playing. Trying his best to get the big fella going. Its just like real kids, driving you mad 😂😂😂 thus is great catch 🙌🏻💚🇮🇪

[@Waya420]

gorillas are more patient with their kids then humans.

[@Veronicat-of4nz]

You think humans should let children have tantrums as they like?

[@KimJongUnnie]

Male gorillas often kill their/others kids, so…

[@PressRecord777]

Well, it's not like they have a job or other stressors wearing them down.

[@Hard-R-Energy]

​@PressRecord777 No, they just have poachers, surviving in the wild/being a permanent captive for an audience to contend with. Most "human stressors" are man-made, like jobs, economies, mortgages, etc. We traded the real stressors of the wild for the trivial stressors of human society.

[@Veronicat-of4nz]

@@PressRecord777 they are different species. That’s why they behave how they behave.

[@JulieKenton]

The lil baby gorilla is having fun and he is happy jumping around. That is so sweet to see the love between a father an baby gorilla. AWEEE So funny. Adorable!

[@TheePrincessBrat]

1:04 I feel like I’ve seen many little kids do this exactly thing 😂

[@kpierce93]

😂😂😂

[@allinaday9882]

? feelings?

[@feralbluee]

I have, too!!! There’s a really hilarious video with a baby elephant throwing a tantrum. He really was :) 🐘🌷🌱

[@wendybutler1681]

Little drama queen! Dad waiting for him to wind down so he can snooze peacefully. 💕

[@suen5555]

Not a tantrum. Obvious, he was just being playful, and the adult was super patient.

[@ThespianNiki]

Mokolo is gorgeous. He always demonstrates gentleness when playing with Kayembe.

[@OurSweetTravels]

He is quite magnificent.

[@danatilton8678]

They are gorgeous animals.

[@sadfaery]

Kayembe looks to me like he's just trying to get Mokolo to play with him. Poor kid, the girls are still too little to play with him, and they're the only other little ones in the troop. He's full of all of that toddler energy and just wants someone to play with.

[@TMReagon]

So much patience. How beautiful it is to see them interacting together.

[@jennyhildebrand9335]

And such Natural Environment too! Cement boulders, Straw for Grass! CAPTIVE BY HUMAN 👉ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED👈

[@amandaneal9376]

So adorable! Little sweetheart is full of energy! Too cute!❤

[@msdeviantdizzy]

Mom's busy with the new baby and poor little Kayembe is running amok! Dad's picking up a little slack and playing with his son, great teamwork.

[@OurSweetTravels]

It's amazing how gentle he is with Kayembe. I love watching their interactions!

[@teijaflink2226]

​@@OurSweetTravels The silverbacks are so gentle with their kids.

[@susanswales8313]

He is trying to get dad to play with him , thats intelligence at play !🥰

[@VickiBrowne-yk4co]

My heart breaks for them! In captivity...beautiful animals...

[@GreenClassified]

My thoughts. 💔 they should be free.

[@trishmorton2035]

I think in our life time this will be banned.

[@monicap5071]

Am thinking the same thing. So sad..😢

[@JZsBFF]

That's why i don't visit places where they keep wild animals. It's horrendous!

[@maxineb9598]

​@@GreenClassifiedFree to be poached?

[@RedPanda74]

Dad is doing exactly what any good parent should do when their kid is throwing a tanty. Ignore them. ❤🤣😂

[@lindseygillum3722]

Kayembe isn’t throwing a tantrum! He’s playing with his dad, Mokolo. Just a 2 1/2 year old boy gorilla fun of energy with 2 little sisters he’s not allowed to play with yet.

[@janetkriegl6720]

Main problem with the "ignore them" part, if it's in hearing range of innocent bystanders who are 'trapped' in the vicinity, it's an absolute NIGHTMARE to endure. Thanks for willfully subjecting others to your failed parenting skills in a public forum.

[@tinytt854]

Bad advice. No one should have to hear a screaming kid. They should be taught to use their WORDS. I'm 55 and having a tantrum NEVER crossed my mind as a child. My grown sons didn't try that tantrum crap when they were toddlers either. The baby gorilla was NOT having a tantrum. He wanted to play.

[@tinytt854]

​@@janetkriegl6720 Yep. I agree with you 100%. Some of these younger parents have no clue. Then they want to get attitudes because I look at them and their kids and shake my head

[@janetkriegl6720]

@@tinytt854 It's the sense of entitlement that is too much to tolerate. And shouldn't have to!

[@andeeharry]

this is actually wholesome, just kids playing, having fun and nothing bad happening

[@Shea333-n3k]

The silverback is looking at the baby like “what is wrong with you? You done lost your little gorilla mind “

[@mtm00]

Gorillas are such impressive creatures. God bless them.

[@jeeperspeepers8323]

Animals deserve more respect than this. In a cage 24hrs a day being mocked and laughed at. It’s very sad.

[@marciastewart1527]

They’re not in cages! Would you rather have them killed by poachers in the jungle? The zoos of today are not the zoos of years ago. We’ve learned a lot.

[@CosmopolitanFools]

~ Put a family of 2 - 3 into a telephone booth to live. Imagine the results - this is what this soulless zoo has done. It is a horrid tragedy.

[@autumnrain7342]

Shame we can’t let the animals and put humans in cages. They will be extinct in the wild if we done nothing.

[@anniemcewen9049]

​@CosmopolitanFools if you're so upset, do something about it!!! Go to this zoo and complain to the owners, start petitions, just stop complaining and trolling!

[@autumnrain7342]

@@jeeperspeepers8323 they should be on a reserve, where there are rangers can protect them. Humans are so cruel. Just because they want the hide or meat.

[@pawibus]

Who's the goober that thought this was a tantrum?

[@nevermore4971]

Those beautiful creatures are too intelligent for captivity, and unfortunately they’re not safe in the wild either. ❤❤

[@SarahAdams-gt6pv]

Better to live and be free that in a prison.

[@genxx2724]

@@SarahAdams-gt6pv they’re not free. They would be hunted and their hands would be cut off as trophies. It’s completely disgusting.

[@rosemarysynnott6544]

​@@genxx2724or they would live happy free lives for years as have thousands of documented Gorilla's. Awful yes when they get poached but it's not as common as people think. Try poaching the troops where the tourists pay to sit with them and it would be your hands cut off.

[@CriminalonCrime]

​@@rosemarysynnott6544it's kinda weird people kill them and eat them, they almost share our complete DNA profile, it's almost like a weird form of cannibalism.

[@rosemarysynnott6544]

@@CriminalonCrime Yes it is, but look at history, there have been cases of cannibalism . The one where the plane crashed in South America comes to mind. People choose that over starvation.

[@kathrynbarker7967]

All I see is sadness in the adult gorilla, being held captive with all those people staring staring and talking. Just heart breaking.

[@Akanoyoru]

It is better than being hunted in africa for food.

[@Penny-bt4gc]

Most of these animals were born in captivity and cannot be released into the wild. Plus they are hunted by poachers in the wild.

[@SarahAdams-gt6pv]

It's awful. They're prisoners.

[@SarahAdams-gt6pv]

I see an animal that is depressed and de-energised.

[@kimberlyakin8908]

@@SarahAdams-gt6pv YES But you know Nothing about Gorillsa . You think the Big makes laugh and sing .. go off golfing with is Buddies on the weekend.? this is what they do in the wild. The Baby Learns By playing and mimicking the adults. Obviously These 2 are Not the only gorillas in the zoo. they are simply the Only Ones on this corner. If you really want to do something stop giving Money to Sea world. Their dolphins and whales travel hundreds of miles daily and are Now In a small Pool with Many others and attacking each other Killing themselves and being abused. Google the Pools and see for yourself!

[@bradpnw1897]

Imagine being kept in a cage and having people stare at you all day. Poor animals❤

[@dragondog5503]

Imagine being hunted for bush meat because tribal people only see you as a food source.

[@beetheking_7]

@@dragondog5503open you eyes!! , who is responsible for those tribes to be forced far into the jungle. Those tribes lived amongst gorillas since the beginning of our human time. The only problem is the Europeans. Blame the Europeans and the United States for this.

[@prickly_procyonids]

Imagine being poached by natives and sold as a pet to be kept in a dog crate until you’re old enough to be slaughtered for meat.

[@keefrasputin634]

So sad we place these beautiful intelligent animals in a prison.

[@terrydaniels4137]

exactly. Criminal and ignorance. Makes me mad, heartsick and frustrated.

[@ramontorres2948]

We are the dominant species on this planet. We need our entertainment. In exchange we double your life expectancy. I don’t think it’s as bad as you make it.

[@Sarnarath]

It's not really a prison, they have lots of room and fulltime caretakers.

[@susanandrews2294]

I understand what you mean, but at the same time, how good do you think their chances in the wild are? With habitat loss, poachers and gawd knows what else going on in their countries of origin. Think about it.

[@daveericson8447]

​@@ramontorres2948 dominant yes, dumbest also yes

[@orcharddweller1109]

How horrible for these creatures to be in prison and on constant display.

[@curiaregis9479]

Depends on the species. Besides, how do you know that if gorillas could articulate their idea of the best life it wouldn't be getting to lounge around all day eating great food (provided by the servants, their humans) and having sex? They also get free medical care so they don't have to go through the torture of things like parasites and rotting teeth. They are protected from violent interactions with leopards and snakes and such. How do you know they wouldn't be scrambling to get on board with all this? I think we project too much of a human mentality on other animals.

[@NapoleonGelignite]

@@curiaregis9479- sounds like you would love prison!

[@curiaregis9479]

@@NapoleonGelignite First off, zoos are more humane than human prisons. Groups of apes get to stay together, safe in their own enclosure, without the delusion that baboons and gorillas and chimps should all be placed together. Secondly, I don't have the psychology of an ape. As an ape I wouldn't have the aspirations and forward thinking and critical thinking of a human. Rather, I would be trapped in a perpetual present. Therefore being given good food and constant leisure with those of my own species, including sex whenever I want it, would probably be a great way to live.

[@SarahAdams-gt6pv]

@@curiaregis9479 They should be in their natural habitat and most of all they should be fee.

[@williamdarico2369]

@@curiaregis9479any freedom is better then Protecting

[@ZombieQueen819]

This was the sweetest little tantrum I’ve seen,, and the Silverback Dad was like where is your Mum ! 😂😂😂

[@OurSweetTravels]

He was so darn cute to watch.

[@samurai_chicken6007]

A gorilla family in a box. 😢

[@fussypeg8561]

Yes. It's a shame and the spectators live in a box too.

[@mrbert29]

Yes it is unfortunate

[@CosmopolitanFools]

~ Put a family of 2 - 3 into a telephone booth to live. Imagine the results - this is what this soulless zoo has done.

[@dotskelly6297]

@@samurai_chicken6007 😥

[@EllieGhassali]

Humans just put everything in boxes don't they...

[@tbecker97204]

*SO DRAMATIC!* Oscar worthy.

[@Cccccc-r7h]

He really needs a little brother to play with...bless him.❣️

[@joyrisher8841]

Hysterical tantrum. I love how Kayembe throws himself down, then looks to see if Dad is watching.

[@OurSweetTravels]

I think little Kayembe is frustrated that no one will play with him. It would be so fun to see Mokolo give in and play.

[@glenndouglas8822]

It is NOT tantrum, Kayembe is playing as he is twirling.

[@42_10_]

He wants to play.

[@OurSweetTravels]

You could see his frustration as he ran around trying to get all the adults to play with him. I can't wait to see the babies grow so they can all play together.

[@SHAWNEESKYWALKER]

Exactly. That's not a tantrum. That's play.

[@helloalanframe]

@@OurSweetTravelsI hope they won’t be kept in captivity. So painfully sad.

[@ziff_1]

This is very obviously not a tantrum.

[@_HMCB_]

I love the way dad, at the end, brushes off what the little one threw on him. 😂.

[@MixedUpSignals]

It breaks my heart to see these magnificent, majestic animals imprisoned for human entertainment while we destroy their habitat and hunt them for enjoyment. Shame on us.

[@60sbaby608]

At least they're safe there

[@momof3chis291]

My thought exactly. 💔 😢

[@avidrdr5640]

That's cute if you ignore the fact that baby gorillas' energies should be spent playing in tree limbs with sibs and cousins.

[@JackHaveman52]

I don't know where this is or how big the enclosure might be. The camera is focusing on one moment and there could be others there, out of camera view, as well as the natural things that would make us feel better. A single snippet doesn't show the reality of the situation.

[@maxineb9598]

​@@JackHaveman52True but it doesnt stop do- gooders jumping on the band wagon.

[@annhobson1975]

Absolutely adorable. ❤

[@Jo-b23]

It’s nice to see animals with there babies.

[@just_kos99]

I hate seeing intelligent creatures like gorillas in captivity, but sadly this may be the only way to save them due to all the illegal poaching going on in the world.

[@bellabana]

It’s inhumane to see these Gorillas locked in a tiny enclosure when they should be free in their natural habitat. Gorillas live in family groups of between 30 up to 50, so seeing this is just sad.

[@maxineb9598]

Free? Hardly when their natural habitat is getting smaller by the day and invaded by poachers. Guess that doesnt deserve a little sympathy.

[@CosmopolitanFools]

~ Put a family of 2 - 3 into a telephone booth to live. Imagine the results - this is what this soulless zoo has done. The zoo administrative staff should be trapped in these surroundings for a week, the same lack of stimuli & on display.

[@rosemarysynnott6544]

​@@maxineb9598In some of the countries they live in, numbers are up and they are flourishing. They are seen as valuable and are protected and tourists go to get up close to them. There seems to be alot of misinformation regarding wild gorilla's. The worst period for poaching was when the zoos were paying to get babies.

[@politicalpossum9474]

Breaks my heart to see he only has a little hay to play with. I bet he wouldn’t be acting so bored back in the wild.

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

That wasn't a tantrum. He wanted to play. Look at his face.

[@kennykool100]

It’s so sad that these beautiful creatures have to be put on display in tiny enclosures. They should have a minimum of ten plus acres. It’s proven that they crave privacy. I just think it could be more humane and respectful.

[@wacharaboy]

0:54 that's actually a very impressive modern dance move 😳

[@steeevo0136]

Way better than Raygun at the Olympics 😂

[@JulieBlair-g6w]

Kayembe is always comical! 😂

[@kilroy987]

No, not a tantrum.

[@valerieladeda]

Imagine being so intelligent, curious, and resourceful and having nothing to play with but a bit of straw.

[@OurSweetTravels]

The habitat actually has a lot for the gorillas to play with but you are only seeing a corner of the exhibit. In the hours that we watched this little guy, he jumped, and climbed, and played with balls and other toys. The zoo gives them enrichment every day too so they have something new to explore and play with.

[@DCFunBud]

He’s trying to get Dad to play without much luck.😅

[@Mckennacorbin]

He’s trying to engage dad in play and dad is giving off major “Go find your mother!” Vibes 😂😂

[@brokendad2222]

I believe he is trying to get dad to play, not throwing a tantrum. Dad would have probably corrected a tantrum.

[@tinytt854]

Yep. Unlike human parents who don't teach kids that tantrums are not okay. They allow human kids to scream and shout and disturb everybody's peace.

[@kathleendavidson5884]

They have no privacy,people gawking at them all day long,this no life for these gorillas.

[@burf90]

That dad's head tilt at 1:39: "WHY did I decide to have kids?!" 🤣😂

[@kieleahar1012]

It’s not a tantrum, the baby is just trying to get his dad to play.

[@sramthun123]

Hehehe…brings back memories of when my kiddos were little!😂 dad has more patience than many!

[@azillliasmith2734]

Bless him he just wants a little pal to play with ❤

[@OurSweetTravels]

Yes, he really needs a playmate. The girls are almost old enough to play with him. I can't wait to see them play together.

[@justbenice7448]

Didn't seem like a tantrum at all. Just looked like he wanted to play with Dad. Reminiscent of Jabali and Ringo with DJecco.

[@robertzantay5923]

He’s showing off for his daddy! His father completely understands and shows that he loves him

[@blehkelekwet9642]

If my father was that size, I'd keep quiet.

[@OurSweetTravels]

Oh, yeah!

[@tidusjecht9143]

No kidding. 😂😂😅😅

[@kevincarter6001]

Dad dad watch I'm doin my entitled human impersonation.

[@ginawhite3728]

I feel so sorry for these animals stuck in captivity, they have to be so bored

[@feralbluee]

dad is being soo, so patient :) 🦍🌷🌱 There’s a really hilarious video with a baby elephant throwing a tantrum. He really was :)

[@HelenCamile63]

He is so full of himself! ❤ Dad, like every day in the world, said “sit down and quit acting like a wild gorilla!” And it didn’t last more than a few seconds because like every toddler in the world, they can’t be still. ❤❤ Edit: I know baby was playing and dad wasn’t mad. They clearly love and trust each other.

[@roxxistarr21]

Lovely depiction of parenthood 😂😂😂 these kids be wildin don’t matter the species

[@Haggislover]

Not a tantrum. You can tell by its play face that it's just trying to get the male (probably its father) to react and play with it.

[@marthaelenacorral3042]

Gorilla mom's patience with child is admirable - no distraction by cell phone's social media "engagement"! No spanking or shouting like human moms at the grocery store or parking lots. Ahh! Refreshing!

[@59Patter]

Except it's Dad, not Mom. 🙂

[@checkitoutwithcarmella-t1526]

I hope they had more space if they wanted privacy. They are too human for me to laugh at them being watched. Idk. Blessings.

[@suzannedavies2480]

That was Daddy and son playtime not a tantrum. It’s was beautiful to see such a massive powerful creature being content and happy with his baby and seeing him collect the hay for his son and watching over him having so much fun just being with his papa - how very special ! ❤❤😂

[@cynthiarogers2904]

*Ther poor little guy just wants to play. They need more things to do: swings, trees, a little pond ...*

[@OurSweetTravels]

The habitat is really quite impressive. They have toys, big balls, lots of things to climb on, ropes, hammocks, and more. He spent a lot of time playing while we were there. He's full of energy!

[@bythebayou5351]

Gorilla's cannot swim. They are afraid of water.

[@maxineb9598]

​@@OurSweetTravelsPeople only see whats in front of them and in this case, a tiny part of what is obviously a large enclosure. Very quick to be judgmental without facts.

[@miriamlandau1207]

He's just having fun with his dad! Just because there aren't any other gorillas around in this picture doesn't mean that there aren't others for him to play with! He's happy and acting like a healthy young gorilla!!

[@OurSweetTravels]

We watched this adorable little gorilla for three hours as he tried and tried to get all of the adults in the habitat to play with him. No one would! He also tried to play with the two babies but the mommas wouldn't allow it. They are too young! While I can't know his feelings, everyone around us felt he was having a tantrum. We heard a lot of terrible two comments!

[@susancoddington6393]

Kayembe wants someone to play with him so badly, the baby girls will be able to keep up with him soon 🦝❣

[@hasimahabubakar2185]

They don't have much freedom as much as we human do. They might feel bored having to go through the same circle of life, on daily basis, with nothing to do, basically very monotonous. We must be grateful because we live a colourful life.❤

[@lindseygillum3722]

Kayembe is playing with his dad, Mokolo. Not a tantrum at all. Just a 2 1/2 year old boy gorilla.

[@Basbhat]

😅😅😅😅 Reminds me of my toddler right now in her “terrible twos” phase lol So damn cute! 🥰

[@OurSweetTravels]

We thought the same thing! :)

[@jmo2104]

I love seeing them play like this

[@childlessdoglady]

I hate seeing these magnificent creatures being kept prisoner in a tiny little enclosure for us to laugh and stare at.

[@momof3chis291]

💯💔😢

[@cathylaycock5598]

Not a tantrum…just playin

[@kimcham9949]

Where is the RockStar voice-over guy? He will do this justice! 😂😂😂

[@OurSweetTravels]

I wish I knew him!

[@melissasaldiveri2555]

I wish Kayembe could have a playdate with Jabali and Ringo ❤

[@troyannbladsacker1811]

How perfect would that be! 😂😂😂

[@renewashington791]

😂😂😂😂 That’s little KING KAYEMBE 👑 and his Silverback Papa MOKOLO 🥰💕

[@Starlight03690]

So sad to see these beautiful , intelligent gorillias, babies living this way, caged, away from their natural habitat, familys, friends, Nature. Its clear, the baby is like " why" do we have to be in here? Dad is like, " Accept" its all we can do right now. Acceptance, present moment Surrender to grace Its all we have right now.... Someday things will be different. Until then. Send Love.🌈❤️🌟🦍🌻

[@Morganasnotarobot0]

So cute, it's like King Kong😍🦍🦍adorable baby gorilla so beautiful a delight n sweet to see ❤❤ in beautiful animal kingdom, King Kong Movie, similar beautiful scenes, with Naomi Watts trying be affectionate 🤹 funny with Kong, Amazing how much this ever so cute toddler trys to impress wants to share in have some good crazy fun with Marvellous Silver back Big Gorilla 🦍love❤ Gorilla's🦍🦍❤

[@LisaG442]

Animals in cages should be banned. Horrific, they belong in the wild

[@dyamano]

Dad got some patience goin on. This kid just wants to play Dad ain’t havin it ! 😂😂

[@davidjacobs828]

Imprisoned for life for nothing .

[@tinytt854]

🤔

[@jts-x5k]

Come on Dad, pay attention to me! Please play with me! Sadly this little gorilla needs other gorilla friends to play & roughhouse with. He has lots of energy .He’s surely not afraid of this huge powerful silverback.

[@Dot-Dot-Dash]

Looks like he is just playing. Very cute!

[@KameraShy]

Just showing off for the hoomans.

[@JaneJones-lg3bd]

The patience of animal parents can be truly amazing at times!

[@OurSweetTravels]

So true!

[@ginettechiverton7113]

"Calm down ". Says Big Daddy. 🇬🇧🦍💕