Baby Gorillas-at Clemetzoo-Kunda #43.

This video introduces you to the baby gorilla at The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. You see Kebi and the rest of the gorillas. This is a good time too, because Jameela, who is from the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas, is here to find a foster mom. Jameela is Not seen in this video because she is still being introduced to the troop behind the scenes (at the back of the indoor exhibit). Jameela was born January 5, 2024 to mom, Sekani. Jameela is Sekani's 4th baby, mom is 33. Jameela is the first gorilla baby to be born cesarean.
----Baby Jameela arrived in Cleveland on March 27, 2024 -----
Birthdates: Mokolo 7/10/87, Fredrika 6/5/74, Nneka 9/23/98, Kebi 1/13/91/ Tusa 12/2/89, and Kayembe 10/26/21, and Kunda 7/19/23, Jameela 1/5/24.
Cleveland Metropark Zoo Gorilla Details:
Mokolo - born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo, he came to Cleveland in 1994. At that time, he joined three younger gorillas to make up Cleveland's Bachelor Group. Eventually, we were left with only 2 gorillas, Mokolo & Bebac, then Bebac died in 2017 (from heart disease-not mentioned in the video). Mokolo is now 36 years old. He is the dad of Kayembe and Kunda. Females were brought to Cleveland starting in the Spring of 2017
Fredrika - At 49 years old, she is the oldest adult female in the troop. She is Kayembe's surrogate mom She has raised four babies of her own. She came to Cleveland from Zoo Miami in April of 2017.
Kebi - (Kebi Moyo) she came from the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium in May of 2017. She had her first baby at the age of 8. Kebi's first baby is named Kambera Dupe and she is currently at Zoo Atlanta. Kebi is now 32 years old.
Nneka - born in San Francisco. She came to Cleveland in April 2018. She gave birth to Cleveland's FIRST baby gorilla in 2021 (a male named Kayembe). She is 25 years old. Nneka's first baby was raised by its grandmother because Nneka did not show any proper maternal care then (San Francisco Zoo). Today, Fredrika is raising Nneka’s second baby, Kayembe. Again Nneka, did not show proper maternal care for this baby either.
Tusa - she is the smallest and lowest ranking adult in the troop. She arrived in Cleveland in May of 2019 from the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo in New Mexico. Tusa is 32, but has her 33rd birthday on December 2nd. Tusa was hand reared by humans, and she can get very vocal when upset.
Kayembe - has the honor of being the first baby gorilla born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. He was born October 26, 2021, and is two years old now. Like most toddlers, he is very active. He plays most often with Fredrika and Nneka. His birth mom is Nneka, dad is Mokolo.
Kunda - is the second baby gorilla born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. She was born July 19th 2023. Her mom is Kebi and her dad is Mokolo.
Jameela - born via c-section to Sekani in Fort Worth Texas zoo. Sekani is 33 years old and Jameela was her 4th baby. Sekani did not accept Jameela after recovering from her c-section. A search for a foster mom led her to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
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[@ramonaschwarzlose5909]

Ist die kleine Jameela süß! Sie nimmt sich die Blätter selbständig, mit großer Konzentration. 😂☺️🥰 Auch die süße Kunda möchte sich Blätter pflücken. Mama Kebi hat die Kleine immer im Blick und ist sehr vorsichtig. 😊🥰 Kunda ist trotzdem ein mutiges Mädchen. ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

😁

[@mortalclown3812]

The Freddie/Kayembe story is one that'll be in my heart forever. ❤️ What an amazing gorilla she is. And I think Kayembe is so well-adjusted due to her love and care.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Well put, she sure has done a good job with him. He seems like a happy, healthy little gorilla. 😁🦍

[@bepje18158]

So sweet our little princess is when she's exploring😘and ofcourse our little acrobat showing off to her🤭🥰can't wait to see Kunda play with her sweet adoptive sister Jameela!🙏😍🥰❤️🌞🌻

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏👏😁

[@AlinaWhitfield0510]

Kunda is so precious ❤❤❤I can’t wait to see her play with baby Jameela❤❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes! 👍😁

[@bonnieferrell8571]

Gorrilla exhibit was closed yesterday not sure if it's open today?

[@juliebailey1510]

OMG, Kunda has stolen my heart ❤️❤️❤️ she has such a good mommy ❤️❤️❤️ very loving and taking such good care of her.❤️❤️❤️

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏😁

[@ramonaschwarzlose5909]

Kebi sucht sich und für Kunda einen ruhigen Platz. 😂 Sie hat genug von Kayembes Späßen. 😂 Tusa lässt sich nicht stören. 😉😍

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Right!

[@DavidSmith-fs6pi]

Kunda is so adorable and i can't wait to see little Jameela

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You and me too! 👍😁

[@shawna6683]

I’m so curious about how things are going behind the scenes right now. I hope that I’m not alone on tenterhooks. Larry, thank you for allowing us a front row seat to the gorillas baby drama. 🎉

[@larrysanimalsafari]

I hope to have an update out soon. 🤞👍

[@wildthunderbird]

Kunda is so dainty, she's like a little ballerina. If Freddie takes Jameela, then probably Kayembe will spend his time with them and Kebi will be able to put Kunda on the floor more. ♥️🦍♥️

[@larrysanimalsafari]

😁

[@vjc2270]

Agreed! I think of Kunda as “dainty” too❣️ She seems healthy, though, and feeds well. I think she’s just on the small side and will fill out as she gets older - and gets more exercise, as you say. 🥰

[@ssims498]

Thank you for the information on this family. I can not wait for baby Jameela to meet her new family.🥰

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You are welcome. Stay tuned for more videos! 👋😁

[@Sirianstar10]

I'm so hoping Freddy will adopt Jameela. I can't wait to see if she does!!! I wonder if they'll put the baby in a nest like they did with Kaye to see if Freddy will pick her up?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

That’s just what I thought they’d do. But, now that they have these introductions, I wonder if that will change. 🤷‍♂️. Watching and waiting. 😁

[@HSR-bk5qb]

Jameela is already so active... I'm trying to remember how old Kayembe was in that clip they posted of him being taken by Freddy and if he was that active. If she takes in Jameela, she's going to have her hands full trying to balance both her and the very active boy baby. I hope they are filming some of the backstage interactions, 'cause I want to see how that process works.

[@joegaito702]

We laugh and learn and benefit from the gorillas thanks they are very smart and intelligent animals always learning something new each day from them god bless you guys thanks you guys rock they make good parents and grandparents god bless you guys stay safe and warm out there much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be amazed and proud way to go !!!! Joe ❤❤😂😂😅😅😊😊

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thank you for them, they are special too. 👏👏👏👏 for the curators and keepers. 👍

[@marykelly2409]

Morning Kebi🖐️😊❤️🐒and baby Kunda🍼🐒🧸❤️ 3-30-24

[@larrysanimalsafari]

😲😁

[@joegaito702]

So cute so adorable please stay with your troop you bright and smart animals they are very smart and intelligent animals always learning something new each day from them god bless you guys thanks you guys rock way to go stay safe and warm out there much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be amazed and proud way to go !!! Joe ❤😂😅😊😊😊

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes, you’re right! Thanks for sharing a comment. 👋😁

[@rosiepena8917]

All these gorilla babies are just so precious and cute! I would love to hold a baby gorilla one day. ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@bellaluv1070]

I could watch all day! Cant wait to see Jameela with her new family. So adorable ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Hoping it all works out. Glad to have you along as we see the progress 👋😁

[@bonnieferrell8571]

I'm hoping the zoo will give us a up date. I heard the gorilla exhibit is closed to give them privacy during bonding. Sure hope it working

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Closed? I haven’t called yet today, hope not ☹️

[@oliviatwine1473]

Thanks for your good work! Can't wait to see Freddie adopting Jameela. Here's hoping for the best! ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes, 🤞🤞🤞

[@vjc2270]

Awwww - baby Kunda❣️I think she’s almost ready to play with Kayembe - she’s certainly interested in his antics. Maybe if she finds a playmate in little Jameela, Kebi will be more comfortable allowing her to play with someone more her own size. ❤❤ Kunda really enjoys snacking on those spring buds and leaves. 🍃 She seems to have been a good little feeder from day one - I think maybe her petite size is just “her”. Little Vizazi in the Netherlands was a delicate wee baby, but has grown into a very robust girl. Great idea to reintroduce the Mokolo troupe, Larry - hopefully lots more viewers will be joining your channel to see the Jameela story unfold. 🤩😃

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes, thanks for your recap and thoughts. 😁👍

[@anamariecameron7874]

I am so happy that this baby girl is safe and loved with new family

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏😁

[@juliebailey1510]

Kayembe is a such a joy full of the spirit and a little stinker. He sure does keep the Mama's on their toes 🤣

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes he does! 👏😁

[@ramonaschwarzlose5909]

Kayembe macht Quatsch für seine Schwester. 🎉😂❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

😁

[@smokey2144]

So excited for Jameela to join the troop but worried for Kayembe. Toddler gorillas are usually gradually weaned sometime between 3 and 4 years, 2.5 is so young. I’m sure the zoo keepers are already working to make it as easy as possible but I bet Fredrika will have her hands full!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Hoping and praying. 🙏🤞🤞🤞

[@charlottevarney7268]

The moms are so loving ❤️

[@larrysanimalsafari]

The sure ARE! 😁

[@donnabrown4349]

Beautiful relaxing photos of these beautiful creatures.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thank you 😁

[@smokey2144]

By the way Larry, thank you so much for providing these videos. So fun watching these adorable babies and the whole troop.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thank you, and thanks for sharing a comment today! 👍😁

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thank, also I appreciate the feedback/comments , keeps me motivated to do the next. 👋😁

[@user-dt7tw7df3u]

詳しい説明ありがとうございます。 　カエンベにクンダそしてジャミーラ、きっと賑やかになりますね。

[@larrysanimalsafari]

どういたしまして。フォローしていただきありがとうございます。お気軽に質問してください。

[@joerudnik9290]

Delightful!!!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁 thanks

[@ninawest8]

Do they really think Freddy is the best choice? She is still mothering Keyembe,he is still a baby and will be pushed out😢 Besides Freddy needs a break after Kayembe gets older, she is no spring chicken. What kind of silver is Mokolo, I really never see him interacting much? Is he a kind mate/dad?

[@shawna6683]

I wonder if Fredi will be willing to take on a new baby too. Kayembe has much more babyhood in him. He’s still nursing and he’s going to be jealous of another baby.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Mokolo the silverback has been a good dad so far. From the video the CLE zoo released Fredrika has shown an interest in Jameela. Keep 🤞🤞🤞

[@larrysanimalsafari]

@shawna6683 🤷‍♂️ 😲🤞🤞

[@grassynotes]

Hope this doesn't create a Gentaro/Kintaro situation. Gentaro was very jealous of Kintaro and acted out very aggressively at Genki, their mom.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

@grassynotes not so sure about that 🤷‍♂️

[@ms.p.2357]

Thanks as always Larry for sharing the videos. However, should Fredricka become Jemeela's surrogate mother, I wonder how Kay would react to that?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

That’s the big question. 🤷‍♂️

[@Sirianstar10]

PS Kunda still looks scrawny to me. Is it just my eyes???

[@elainebines6803]

It's your peepers 😂

[@bonnieferrell8571]

Kunda does seem very small but maybe because she's a female but I also think it has to do with her over protective mom lol. She does not let her exercise very much she just recently started letting her crawl around if you watch the videos you'll see she's extremely protective of her. She's a great mom. Freddie let kayembe run all around at this age so I think she just needs a little more exercise.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

@bonnieferrell8571 so true. 👍