Philly Zoo Gorilla Dad wrestles with his little son.

Motuba (Dad) wrestles with his two year old son Ajabu at Philadelphia Zoo. When a gorilla has its mouth open but shows only its lower teeth it is in a playful mood and is inviting play. As you can see, both the Dad and his son have "playface" throughout the video. Both are having a great time playing together.
They have a lot of space both indoors and outdoors. They go outside, weather permitting, every day. They actually prefer air conditioning and central heating. They are urban gorillas born in zoos who have never seen a jungle.
This is just a tiny corner where their water fountain is and where training with the keeper occurs (which they enjoy because they get treats for participating voluntarily with their husbandry).
The father Motuba adores both his kids, but differently. Three year old daughter Amani is his little princess; she can do anything and he's even more gentle with her. Two year old Ajabu thinks he's a rough, tough boy and wants to be his father's mini-me.
2019

[@msbyrnes218]

See my recent posts of young Ajabu playing in his pool in the yard, sometimes with his older half sister. They get outside a lot and have a suitable, enjoyable yard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppqopJ-Hi85rsKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKOVYZiQmquHn9U

[@msbyrnes218]

@joker Darker The daddy silverback adores his children and they adore him. Check out some of my other videos to see the outdoor gorilla yard and tree house.

[@richardrichard353]

That is so nice to see a very strong gorilla playing with his son its just a shame that we don't see them much in the wild where they belong they was on this planet way before us yet they do say worst enemy is man but still good video 👍

[@adammohammad2582]

@joker Darker ظ ظ

[@sararickmore1195]

A suitable, enjoyable yard would be 10-30km of forest

[@silvermainecoons3269]

dread true You’re an idiot.

[@laughtoohard9655]

I would say he's pretty gentle when you think about the power of a Gorilla.

[@denroyoliver2517]

Contrary to what medias portray, gorillas are some of the gentlest creatures on the planet. You can observe a family of gorillas in the wild from less than 10 feet and as long as you’re not disrespecting the alpha or getting too close to the offspring, they won’t bother you. Even if they do get aggressive, getting into a fetal position with your hands on your head will keep you safe as they’re prideful animals and will not fight unless the fight is fair.

[@XXLRebel]

@@denroyoliver2517 Contrary to what media portray? What are you talking about? Like the news is full of angry gorilla stories.

[@Sassy_Witch]

Theyre not brutal, just extremly defensive and moody

[@BurnTheNuance]

@@XXLRebel I hope you're a kid.

[@stephenr80]

It actually feels so human how he can mesure his strength

[@dutchislax14]

The look in his eyes is so human-like when he looks at his son.

[@timothymaleka3038]

Well... they are similar to us humans.

[@salted2096]

@@timothymaleka3038 depends on what you mean by similar.

[@user-zb9ww8ug6b]

Salted over 95% same DNA structure ... probably what they mean. Aside from the fact that they live and breath and have families and friends, and social structures and language and eat like you eat, sleep like you sleep, cry like you cry, laugh, take a shit. Pretty similar.

[@martinn.6082]

Kobe 98.6%, to be exact. Most mammals have a dna similarity to humans at over 80%, I think.

[@mitchellryan5175]

"So human-like"--- -but locked up for life as an exhibit. SMH fucking disgusting

[@Nicebitoftucka]

"Son, you wanna see the moves i used on Godzilla? "

[@joserubenuriberusca1248]

Tomorrow I'll teach You how yo catch atómic breath with your hands

[@ImIncluded166]

🤣🤣

[@abdlatif5116]

Kid gorilla after rippin lizard jaw at kong island Gorilla dad: are you winning son?

[@CaptainTrips]

Monke

[@GodfreyFirstEldenLord]

The moves that failed against Godzilla or the once you imagined?

[@angelomordini6779]

If you are wondering why they are opening their mouths like that, it’s bc they are actually laughing and making a play face

[@suchomimustenerensis5302]

@Lo Vley Don't be jealous. There's one that looks juuuust like you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3KnnJJqmbmLqpo

[@lulu_Lm]

@Lo Vley seriously? your only retort is to bring race into a video that has nothing to do with race. Why so hateful? say it again without the obvious censorship.

[@blackcatpirates8134]

@Lo Vley what's your problem garbage

[@darksector1389]

@Lo Vley aww someone hasn't had attention from daddy and mommy and needs to gain attention online. So cute

[@The.Biggest.G]

Lo Vley woke up in the morning and chose violence. Very respectable.

[@ghrbaa6727]

Plot twist: He’s training his son for when the uprising comes.

[@asscake1849]

Saifullah Ariffin they laugh at them now but they won't be laughing at them then.

[@MorrisWilsonFvcks]

Ok kid, how about you go outside and play. That's enough internet for you. That was the most non funny immature post I've seen all day.

[@pwnwin]

Happy Dragneel oh the Irony...

[@MorrisWilsonFvcks]

@@pwnwin why because of my name and profile pic? Lol Would it help if I changed that xD

[@pwnwin]

Happy Dragneel it may or may not. I think you should know if you’re mature enough.

[@vsaminat]

When me and my dad used to go on road trips, I used to wrestle with him. He never let me win until I could beat him on my own. I lost him a month ago. RIP dad!

[@msbyrnes218]

I'm sorry for your loss. You were lucky to have such a playful dad.

[@PresterMike]

Sorry for your loss man!

[@vsaminat]

Thank you. Random situations trigger memories of him long suppressed and move me to tears.

[@FrancyTheSin]

I feel your pain , i lost mine 4 and a half years ago. What we've got left is nice memories , thank you for sharing yours.

[@lorenzoalmanzar2409]

Strong words brother! May he rest in peace. To all fathers that bear the weight of standing tall through fear, doubt, and the test of time ...with love.

[@marcelochagra3307]

His father teaches his young son the techniques of Jiu Jitsu.

[@666VeniVidiVici666]

@Moses Rocco Yup, at 0:48, you can clearly see that he provided his skills from practising BJJ at the Gracie Academy.

[@satisfyingcuts]

Il est gentil

[@RK-fe5jv]

Jew Jitsu

[@notatroll78]

Joe rogan tought him

[@fitnessmmaplaylists3548]

That baby gorilla has a better guard than me

[@argenisvasquez1869]

The fact that the dad gorilla was making the same expressions a human dad does when playing with their kid. Beautiful to see how connected we all are

[@moe1829]

Yet they are in cages and we are not

[@Davidofthelost]

@@moe1829 not another one of you.

[@moe1829]

@@Davidofthelost another one of what? Im just stating facts man, would you like to be in that cage? I certainly wouldnt

[@Davidofthelost]

@@moe1829 and you are generalizing to be all humans instead of those that deserve it like people who abuse animals or hunt down endangered animals. I agree it would be better if they weren’t caged and in more open areas. To see them in their habitat. But that also runs risks of being attacked for intruding in their territory. So then what do we do for those that want to see these animals in person and keep them and the animals safe?

[@jordanwhite352]

We are also in cages they're called apartments with rent.

[@AshLordCurry]

"When a gorilla has its mouth open but shows only its lower teeth it is in a playful mood and is inviting play." That's called smiling lol

[@squeaky1963]

does not work with humans. we just look pretty fucking retarded

[@100organicfreshmemes5]

@@squeaky1963 We show our upper teeth instead, generally.

[@QuickSilva29]

@@squeaky1963 I almost choked on my drink reading that😂 thank you

[@lich.possum]

Smiling at a primate the way we do is consider a threat

[@AshLordCurry]

Smiling for gorillas* lol

[@matthewbaca3900]

Dad looks like he's smiling.

[@herbboucher816]

THESE MAGNIFICENT BEINGS MAKE MY HEART SMILE

[@fundamentalbear8347]

Not alot to smile about locked in a cage. This is the highlight of his day

[@jesuschrist5417]

@@fundamentalbear8347 Hey, if I knew I was guaranteed food for the rest of my life, and all I had to do was stay in a zoo, I might consider that offer; especially considering the violence of the animal world.

[@jesuschrist5417]

@@fundamentalbear8347 It's all about your perspective. You can view our bodies and minds as a cage if you really want to.

[@jesuschrist5417]

@@Teddyx10 What are they gonna do in the wild that they can't do at the zoo? Us humans, we self actualize and build civilization and shit, but I don't think gorillas care about all that.

[@elleanorjinner6965]

The power to rip in a man in half and yet he's so gentle with his baby, like my heart can only take so much cuteness.

[@roquefortfiles]

You have no idea how strong they are. I interacted with a junior Chimpanzee years ago. Playing with him up close. He was just a kid and his strength was scary!! They're like 100% muscle. If this Gorilla got angry he could make short work of you very fast.

[@timberd1513]

@@RedMichicompanies But they aren’t calling them bad. They’re acknowledging the strength that gorilla has and how it is able to control it with its child.

[@dutch1627]

@@timberd1513 facts

[@xxxusernameherexxx]

nah gorillas are weak as shit. I could 1v1 a gorilla ez.

[@cookieloo]

@@xxxusernameherexxx ok boomer

[@fhetty]

I can't get over how Human like his facial expressions are. Quite surreal.

[@rainbow6vegas]

legit insane, it trips me out of how much looking into his eyes looks like a person

[@nnn-ce3wj]

you should probably realize that we are animals as well lol...

[@Asterion608]

@@nnn-ce3wj Yeah, but all the other species haves very obvious differences on their expressions, in all their body language. Other primates are the only ones that you feel like you are looking at a human but wihtout being a human.

[@Anonymous-zd1ow]

@@nnn-ce3wjMajority of animals look VASTLY different from us so......

[@nnn-ce3wj]

@@Anonymous-zd1ow they look vastly different from each other as well, how about u take a closer look =)

[@iedanus]

His eyes filled with love towards his little boy. Very cool to watch.

[@msbyrnes218]

He didn't get to raise his first daughter at another zoo. Motuba takes great delight in his son and daughter. He's actually a grandfather by his 15 year old daughter in Omaha.

[@pipgator4271]

@Jezus Nadchodzi lmao

[@broly425]

@Ezra wow you really need help bro . Go see a therapist

[@camcam8776]

Big Prick ur name

[@iedanus]

@@camcam8776 Wel its dutch and you dont get it, so shut the fuck up. Annoying troll

[@specimen9831]

1:04 you can see actual love and care in his eyes when he looks up. Truly made me miss my dad.

[@twodayhero5139]

1:05 When he looked at his son like, "My boy... my precious boy!"

[@jmpm-tz1so]

The moment you realize that that gorilla is a better dad compared to a lot of people. Edit: I ment this comment as a joke...damn things got really serious on the comment section, i was literally on my bed and said "why the hell not" and here we are

[@christophern7921]

Not better then me! I don’t even have a son

[@jmpm-tz1so]

@@christophern7921 then you arent a dad, you may be her dadDY but not a dad

[@nutroll1622]

jmpm 2001 That‘s because it has no problems to worry about in that zoo. It can live freely and is protected.

[@mr.harambe2658]

@@nutroll1622 its not free tho

[@menacetosociety9076]

@403 Forbidden not really have u Seen pandas? those disabled shits

[@captainfoambeard2846]

He's being a better father than a lot of his human counterparts are.

[@qlasalle]

We see him playing with his son once you must be a shitty father

[@martinjenik8116]

Well if you were locked in one cage with ur kids and wife, you would get bored too lol

[@XenittX]

Edgy

[@captainfoambeard2846]

@@qlasalle You pulled a non sequitur, that's shitty thinking.

[@professionalannouncer2405]

Despite there muscular physique he is one of earths nicest animals 😊

[@xmarksthespot1372]

The smile on his face is awesome, those two are definitely father and son.

[@msbyrnes218]

Yes

[@derekcwly]

It almost makes you forget that these guys are strong enough to literally tear a person limb from limb.

[@lamar9331]

He actually looks like he's smiling wrestling with his son.

[@GrundZrPr]

LaMar I noticed he was very affectionate with some hugs too. That’s a loving father right there.

[@buildinit6523]

LOOK AT DADS GRIP.

[@anthonytroupe4923]

We're all trapped in cages.

[@jebes909090]

Primates have emotions similar to humans. They've actually taught a gorilla sign language and she was able to communicate . It's still neat to see him playing warmly with his kid.

[@chrisleach1723]

He looks like ok get stronger these kidnappers gonna pay

[@dirtyblonde1011]

You can tell from the looks he gives his son, he is definitely a proud father

[@jeff10455]

Shut the hell up 🤣🤣🤣 what

[@elojonezz9983]

I mean raps

[@yourdadsotherfamily3530]

1:05 - 1:10 he widens his eyes like a dad does in a mimicky way of like peekaboo definitely see a lot of us in them for sure his eyes sudden widening when they lock eyes while looking at the kid while play rough housing says it all some shit I’ve seen human dads do :3

[@ktf7303]

@@yourdadsotherfamily3530 lol how do you know how a gorilla feels like they're not humans

[@probablynotsatan9440]

@Big Jones we're also animals. Theyre closely related to us. Normally I make fun of people who use baby talk on dogs but primates are a different ballpark. Youre just a cynical nothing.

[@clay4444]

Made me cry because I just realized he was making most of the moment for his kid. They are in captivity.

[@tmurra2]

He loves his little boy so much. It's precious!

[@kukalakana]

"He's a very gentle dad." Son: Whack!

[@Wissle]

"You are not getting away from me that easily, junior!" That is so adorable and cute. Such lovely creatures.

[@kudanavadmont1242]

Too bad we lock them up because they can't survive with us around.

[@kuiperion7676]

Sunset Shimmer is the best lol

[@Wissle]

@@kuiperion7676 YES!

[@bruceterbear40]

Gorillas cannot talk

[@kudanavadmont1242]

@@bruceterbear40 But they can feel and communicate.

[@Kep2k]

That feeling as a dad when you wrestle with your son not only to give him joy, but to be able to hold him as close to you as possible.

[@tommckelveyiii7714]

Kep2k whyd you have to go and make me tear up like that

[@Prudenprocom]

I do this with my two daughters. ❤️🙏

[@ivorreal]

@@Prudenprocom 2vs 1 that's not fair

[@Lordradost]

@@Prudenprocom ditto. Bless you all.

[@Prudenprocom]

@@ivorreal lol 😂 please tell them!

[@karajeanbriggs9312]

I love how his mouth shuts and his eyes get wide when he accidentally shoves the baby too hard at the end. I have a couple toddlers, instantly recognized that one lol

[@M1tjakaramazov]

The kid is so happy, and the dad looks at him just as we do...

[@BLKSG6]

Gorillas look like people wearing gorilla costumes.

[@aaronheinzle5274]

Thats deep hahah

[@uversusog4495]

BLKSG6 wtf? 😂

[@ahmedhesham4871]

@@uversusog4495 He meant they act like us humans most of the time

[@uversusog4495]

Ahmed Hesham I know that but still

[@iliveinsideyourhouse3943]

Which is why I believe that's Bigfoot footage is real.

[@TheNeuteredCat1]

Dude, he was looking his son in the eyes. Just like a human

[@iloveyouskii]

yeah he was. even my dad wasn’t like that. we never played, he never looked at me properly. this is depressing.

[@speigelspike3600]

And if you notice the father's moods all changed when he was playing with him .

[@danmystro]

Damn ikr, did you also see him move his appendages... like a human, Woah!

[@BargainBarons]

A human would have gone absolutely mad being in a cage as long as these poor creatures have been locked up in those tiny pens.

[@justinsmith3121]

@@iloveyouskii stfu

[@richieray04]

Acts just like a human dad wrestling with the children. Most of us played with our fathers like this. I know wrestling with my sons from time to time just to see how much stronger they are becoming.

[@rumor-936]

Hopefully you'll be filled with pride, instead of jealousy when the boys surpass their old man.

[@darylc2799]

Yea, boys need that physical contact with dad.

[@MrWatchingclosely]

I wrestle with my son like that (7YO) Then he's play fight with my daughter (2YO)

[@silkemeyer8613]

It is amazing how gentle the gorilla is with his son, he is very patient, beautiful to look at

[@darioinfini]

The uncanny "realness" of dad's stare makes me feel uncomfortable they're caged. I can't help but feel like these "beings" should be allowed to go home.

[@joewallace9030]

But there's poachers back in their home. :( They'll pop out of nowhere and turn them into bushmeat, it's gorilla warfare I tell ya!

[@darioinfini]

@@joewallace9030 There's these epic yin yang struggles. In the theological world -- good vs evil. In the financial markets -- greed vs fear. In civilization -- safety vs freedom. There is a spectrum that one finds themselves on -- does one value freedom more, or safety? You can be maximally safe -- in a guarded private prison cell. Or you can have maximum freedom, alone in the wilderness. If you open the door, your dog stays home choosing safety with his pack leader -- you. Your cat might choose freedom. What would this gorilla and his son do?

[@JV-kq8lz]

Dario Impini according to some people who know of this zoo, they have a multiple acre yard they can always go to. so not exactly caged as you see in the video

[@colabama]

Dario, I see that uncanny look also,but,these creatures are being exterminated systematically in their home.I really don't know what the answer is or should be.But , if I had to choose,if I were the boss,I'd choose life.

[@darioinfini]

@@colabama Isn't it ironic though that we cage the victims. Perhaps these things should go free and we actively pursue and cage the poachers.

[@Azazreal]

I love how he shoves him at the end and immediately gets up like ''oh shit too hard'' haha

[@caf110]

Everyone’s done that

[@tiyahisrael]

Good thing mom wasn’t around to see him push her baby like that.😂🤣

[@tiyahisrael]

Oh shit.damn..where is your mom🤫

[@Zippy9000]

LMAO!!! that comment killed me hahahahaha yeah look like it lol like father and like son playing wrestle lol

[@AK-jt7kh]

Lol yeah!! So funny!

[@saintandrews83]

wow daddy's eyes are so beautiful and full of love & emotion over little boo

[@mrwusss9126]

The loving father's gaze to his son from the Gorilla is incredible.

[@anthonymitchell6665]

Damn, so that’s what having a dad is like...

[@Swaggmire215]

Exactly.at 34 the depression just returned 😭😭😭

[@bulrug7060]

@@Swaggmire215 I feel you both... You are not alone ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@miguelmondragon2187]

You had to remind me 😭

[@echomadness1168]

We all in this together no worries 😔

[@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202]

i hope you all have a great life

[@baddgoat85]

The fact that daddy can literally rip him in half in just a couple of seconds, this is very gentle. The power of the paternal bond.

[@theradionicrevival8068]

To be fair, that goes for most parents lmao

[@DA-xe7fg]

The average man def couldn't tear a toddler in half

[@theradionicrevival8068]

@@DA-xe7fg i dunno man toddlers are pretty fragile

[@friedcalamari4929]

@@DA-xe7fg you obviously haven't been in a fight before

[@Misto_deVito6009]

@@DA-xe7fg well maybe not literally but you can bet that those arms and legs are coming off

[@MrJonasr12345]

There is a moment from 1:00 when he was staring at his sons eyes for a moment. Then it's like his eyes drifted towards the cage saying something like "trapped in here but all the happiness I need is right here". His eyes painted a picture

[@shahranmahmood3366]

That quote is beautiful, well said.

[@godtrader6102]

Yeah but in the wild they get chopped to pieces by poachers sadly. They might not know it, but they are in the best place for them.

[@endershepard7117]

Nice to see that I’m not the only one who believes that these magnificent creatures 🦍 shouldn’t be living in a cage, to begin with.

[@drippiink4972]

🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@oc1208]

@@endershepard7117 better live in a big cage for 80 years and live a full life for them than die young from poachers, kidnapped by them to be sold as an exotic animal, or die from diseases

[@kathryncarter6143]

Absolutely adorable! I swear he's smiling.

[@taulantx]

I can’t believe no one is talking about the fence grabbing, that is illegal.

[@nitishshetty2669]

@Steven Baal In MMA, it's illegal to grab the cage of the octagon.

[@maltheri9833]

Big brain joke.

[@chiriviscospower]

Joe rogan would be raging no doubt

[@steadykenty7399]

Herb dean is watching

[@EJayMD-11]

LOL!!

[@mack7207]

Watching them made me realise how they are like us, then it got weird that they were in a cage being stared at by a group of strangers

[@fistybaby9489]

Lol

[@NamelessWarden_1]

The Poonisher you’re in a cage being stared at by the elite ....see how that works

[@gustavorodriguez560]

thats why I never go to the zoo or some circus. i dont support this lack of freedom.

[@TheBiscuitFactory]

WulF Of Judah 🤯

[@Th3xN1rTyxD1gGaZ1]

The Poonisher felt the exact same way lol

[@truthseeker6637]

Sad. Imagine what they’d be like in the jungle swinging around, free. ❤️ sending love and light to these beautiful beings 🥰🙏🏼

[@craigdavidson5235]

That gorilla is a better dad than some humans

[@redghost3170]

I’m 52 with a grown son. This was sad for me because I spent his early years working stupid shift hours and we never really bonded. I’m sorry son. I carry the guilt every day.

[@redghost3170]

Jonathan Rodriguez - thank you.

[@timearly5226]

Hi Dennis, This is similar to me and my father. When he explained and apologized, I needed to hear him say it and it made for a real healing for both of us. I miss him dearly. God bless you and your son 💥

[@redghost3170]

Tim Early - appreciate the kind words, Tim. Thank you.

[@keithminnich4017]

You were working to provide for him my friend. My father was abusive (physically and verbally), tortured my pets right in front of me when I was a little boy and I would have to listen to my pets scream. He was a very violent man that loved being feared. Now THAT is a bad father! You were working hard to provide for your son! That is a real man. Keep your head up brother.

[@TimThompson05]

Dennis Sparks all good pop! As a son myself I understand man, but continue to build it gets better

[@JoostAjax2604]

1:06 the way he looked at his son, my heart almost melted. It is so human-like bro

[@Jamplays592]

everything understands love

[@meneerrolator7253]

yea and they locked up for no reason. its sad.

[@slaydog5102]

It's so human-like because you're using anthropomorphism.

[@frankmmiii]

It is amazing to see a creature with massive strength be so delicate and playful.

[@00Chosen]

One of the best ways for a dad to bond with his son

[@takerdust]

Dad: "I will call you...Caesar".

[@raulotube7243]

apes together strong

[@DoubleBullet]

RauloTube 🔫🐵

[@PixieLove5]

I knew I could find another intellectual here. 😁👍🏻

[@yachiyous9110]

Does that mean he's an italian gorilla who can breathe sun?

[@studapeppahead5384]

@@yachiyous9110 Nahh...he just makes a great salad.

[@vicious12394]

This gorilla is a better father than mine. This is depressing.

[@jerelle6283]

@Brinx NPH bruh I dont 3ven know how thats funny man thats just sad.

[@boxer61974]

As mine

[@baradashankarnayak9481]

Man this joke is not funny anymore.. rather it makes u sound stupid.. probably u r joking and forgetting the fact that ur father is the reason u r typing something on internet.. so get a Life maybe?

[@boxer61974]

@@baradashankarnayak9481 someone needs to lighten up....just saying

[@nav5798]

@@baradashankarnayak9481 pls just shut up

[@paulfreyer2558]

He looks at his son in the identical manner my Grandfather use to look at me.

[@AlujaBING]

When a gorilla is a better dad than most of ours.

[@remisan7214]

the dad looks like a father, you can just see the stress, the playfulness, the tired, the safty of his child, the awareness of the humans, the gentleness, the toughness, like man, when i get a kid, i wanna be this gorilla

[@klondike69none85]

but then you would be a gorilla with a human baby whcih would be wierd

[@douglass1940]

Too bad. Your Monke genes expires hundred thousand years ago

[@user_anonymous000]

Wym the dad looks like a father?

[@deltanogs4990]

​@@user_anonymous000some dads aren't father material 😅

[@joeyd904]

This makes me think about wrestling with my dad when we were on display at the zoo.

[@top.secret000]

Bronny Junior underrated comment 😂

[@argonianale5716]

Once the aliens come some of us will be on display

[@Greg12839]

Argonian Ale ah shit here we go again

[@WalterEKurtz-kp2jf]

🤣

[@fathergabrielstokes4706]

@@argonianale5716 Once Jesus comes

[@bswain1000]

These beautiful souls should live freely in their natural environment in peace and joy.

[@luissantana3996]

Isn’t the comparison crazy ?! it’s like watching a human dad wrestling with their sons . It’s just runs in most fathers to play fight with their boys 😂

[@cheeriosflakes5768]

His being cautious not to hurt his baby,just like when we play with our children,he is conscious!

[@markbryant4641]

No shit, dude.

[@SunnyLovetts]

Almost all animals do that... even crocodiles

[@luxurycarkey7207]

Yes very true

[@paperboibando5901]

Speak for yourself I F mine up.

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

@John D ummm Spiders says hi

[@jackiedoyle5319]

Daddy: "come here you little rascal" Son: "I'm gonna getcha daddy!" Lol so sweet to see :)

[@SANChEZG141]

This makes me so sad, "son me we may not be in the wild, but i got you!" 🥺 please realease these animal

[@jesus5258]

@@SANChEZG141 These animals were born here and if they get released they will not survive. It is also possible the area has poachers that can kill th if they manage to survive. Zoos arent always a bad thing if the animals are treated and taken care of well

[@candypal700]

Qqqw

[@tommeakin1732]

Imo stuff like this is actually unbelievably valuable. It's extraordinary to be able to watch animals interact in ways that are so relatable. Like if you saw this exact same interaction between humans, we'd recognise this as good parenting. There's no need to even "translate" between the species

[@Fostered1]

at 1:07 when it realized its life was secluded to being caged, my heart dropped. It was evident that it's happiness & joy came from being with its child, but its sad that it had to be reminded of that.

[@jool7793]

I noticed that too and felt the same. I can only imagine of how future generations will speak about how we were selfish barbarians and how we treated others and the world.

[@MrReeceBrennan]

I don’t think people quite understand how closely related we are to him

[@gregfalco4528]

You can see it in the eyes.

[@georgepascual1]

Reece B we are to pigs too. Don’t think you know how biology works

[@MrReeceBrennan]

blastercombo never said I did

[@dennismitchell1934]

Oprah dos- she bees no in mo things than most dos ! Ya no wut I means- jest sayin

[@MrReeceBrennan]

CUBRA CUBRA ppl will start arguments over everything and anything 🤨

[@dannyvolmer4061]

Love how he gives in halfway through and starts playing lol.

[@msbyrnes218]

Mother Kira has to be willing to permit the playing, or she steps in and stops it. Sometimes father Motuba likes to make it clear that the son Ajabu is the instigator.

[@kaycampbell8532]

So cute....he's a great dad!

[@joegaito702]

Nothing like father and son time best wishes to everyone in the troops take care you bright and smart animals. Joe

[@csys690]

"He's a very gentle dad" *Proceeds to slam his head into a concrete corner*

[@adriandeleon7681]

Bongeler 😂lol

[@JackyMan22]

This gorilla being in a secluded and solitary confinement with his son isn't humane conditionally speaking. It's like prison and they need to have space and freedom.

[@Cthulhoop]

@@JackyMan22 read the description.

[@calebgovind5009]

Are u blind or just dom mb

[@lauragraves4342]

Well you cant cut corners when you're a dad, soooooooo. 😏😏

[@Confettifun]

The dads like “ahhh you’re getting me! You’re getting me!” So cute haha

[@UltraPoseidon]

Sent this to my dad last Father's Day with the caption: found this old video of us together.

[@JimmyLCarnie]

Amazing how gorrilas have so much similar human characteristics.

[@puviyarasu2116]

It breaks my heart seeing these beautiful creatures locked up in a cage.

[@sebastianmoscoso9404]

Me too, but somebody else made a good point that it is way better than them being hunted by poachers

[@tfriesen7872]

@@sebastianmoscoso9404 They could still give them a better life like at a sanctuary where they have room to roam and soft grass to sit on not what looks like concrete. I really hope the rest of their enclosure has some more comfy areas because this looks awful.

[@sebastianmoscoso9404]

@@tfriesen7872 yes i totally agree i wish they had more liberty and rights

[@lukeschultz6886]

@@HeavyChevy404 100% .. this is no way for a wild animal to live. All for the amusement of humans. Its sick.

[@BargainBarons]

@@sebastianmoscoso9404 Would you rather be locked up to protect you from being murdered, or hit by a car? I think you'd rather take your chances on your own. That's a stupid argument. That's what massive nature preserves are for, not zoos.

[@kathryncarter6143]

They absolutely are far gentler than a lot of human parents I've seen

[@truthtube1673]

Such intelligent beings. They deserve so much more than being kept in a cage for us to watch. On the other hand thanks for uploading this heartwarming clip!

[@lowercentenary]

But what's the option? In the wild they will be poached shot or killed by humans and go extinct...

[@MrRichallen1984]

It’s like me playing with my six-year-old son as a gorilla. Absolutely wonderful ❤️

[@artysanmobile]

The ‘smile’ on dad’s face says it all.

[@randomfactsthatdontmatter3466]

@Magno Avatar ok man no need to yell

[@vincebortz7532]

@Magno Avatar We did not evolve from chimps, if thats what you're saying..

[@keithlauderjr1691]

Dad was literally smiling at his kid❤

[@DOwhutnow]

Showing teeth has a different meaning

[@keithlauderjr1691]

@@DOwhutnow not in that setting Einstein. Besides, who asked you?

[@DOwhutnow]

@@keithlauderjr1691 thought I'd try and sway another forehead from "literally" making a more than likely wrong observation. Next time dont be a dick. I wasnt.

[@SunnyLovetts]

#manDrama

[@samschroeder1154]

Me: don’t cry don’t cry don’t cry Gorilla: pulls his son back in for hug/headlock Me: ok, one tear won’t hurt

[@adamfreeman9493]

Silverbacks are by far some of the best fathers in the animal kingdom.

[@jbciii8072]

He's smiling while playing with his son, Awesome...

[@dirkdiggler2430]

A creature that can literally crush a human skull with one hand playing with his son so gently and carefully like a doctor performing brain surgery. Nature never ceases to amaze.

[@michaelcastillo5688]

Damn you fine...

[@dirkdiggler2430]

@@michaelcastillo5688 thank you 😁 you just made my day.

[@SB_kilsgb]

@@michaelcastillo5688 A little bit of gay is okay. - Ghandi

[@d-d9901]

Idiot did life science degree. Go write something useful on your forehead!

[@SB_kilsgb]

@@d-d9901 wat? Lmao

[@johnaxelocag3435]

The fact that the baby gorilla has a better childhood than mine

[@wynand2858]

That's just.. Deep... :(

[@johnadams247]

If only human father's would be that interactive with their sons. We wouldn't have half the problems in society we see today.

[@Dinomatrix21]

0:49- Secret Dad Technique Activate: [Just Lie On 'Em]

[@kstarrify]

Ha!

[@editionebooks]

Haha! My dad used to do this with me and my brother! But he’d leave just enough room that we could wiggle out. We’d “escape” and then stuff pillows under his arms. He’d get up and act super surprised. We’d do this for hours. It was our favorite game 😂 It just didn’t occur to our five-year-old brains that he wasn’t fooled by two pillows 😂😂

[@kstarrify]

@@editionebooks 😄😄

[@giganigga3025]

@@editionebooks poor your dad lol

[@smefour]

Being a Dad myself, I often play wrestle with my Son, I could really see myself and my boy in that Gorilla Dad and Son play :)

[@MiraSubieGirl]

Hell I have 2 Girls under 5 and they know my finisher is the Stone Cold Stunner 👍🏻

[@thegalapagos57]

@Bull Durham and have the strength of 5 men

[@dogman5028]

I suplexed my dad during wrestling.

[@manchrisss]

Do you live in a cage?

[@stevelingus8876]

You guys with the negative sarcastic replies to the dad son play are such idiots, the dude was making the comparison to wrestling with his son like the gorilla is wrestling with his son. It was a direct comparison of strength and ability... But i think there a direct comparison of the IQ of people who are trying to be assholes and that of a gorilla

[@melissaford2087]

Thankfully he has a son now to interact with. I was there a few years ago and Motuba looked so depressed sitting in the cage by himself.

[@msbyrnes218]

Motuba's never by himself that I've seen. As silverback, he is the leader of the 2 females and their children. He may be off to the side, resting and watching the kids play, but he is the integral part of the family troop. He also keeps an eye on the females to keep the peace. Awhile ago, one female smacked the other female's kid, and all hell broke loose. Motuba charged about the yard, prevented females from fighting, and was supported by the older child, daughter Amani. I think he's aging but quite content.

[@joegaito702]

Its all fun and games until someone gets hurt look out wouldn't want to get in his way you big powerful animals appreciate you guys thanks for a good laugh appreciate you guys best wishes to everyone in the troops you smart animals always learning something new each day from the gorillas thanks appreciate you guys thanks ! Joe

[@baddgoat85]

You can see in a gorilla's eyes that they have a soul like humans. Some animals you can't see that as clearly, but with gorillas it's creepy obvious.

[@hiankun]

And human put them in the cage...

[@Spicystachegamer]

@@hiankun there is a reason for it most of the time especially now

[@CR-zd7jb]

That is because they are so similar to us, same family, different genus. Other animals have their own way of communication that we can’t even close to relating. Also, I get what you mean, but I don’t like to lock other species from not having souls, since we are animals ourselves

[@brokemarley]

@@hiankun humans still put other humans in cages

[@Spicystachegamer]

@@brokemarley most of the time the person is put there for a good reason...ideally.

[@MrDannyd9]

So cute. He is being really gentle with his kid

[@dashmatt7445]

This was so beautiful to watch. The father was so gentle and caring for his son. I've never watched an animal act so human like.

[@dustinplatt6882]

This is exactly how me and my dad used to play.. If I ever played.. Or was happy enough to play... Or had time to play... Or was happy at all.. Or could wake up without crippling depression.. Or if I had a dad

[@thejawaiian9897]

Joe Rogan: OOHHHHH HES HURT, HES IN SERIOUS TROUBLE

[@tailedgates9]

XDxD

[@Renato11381]

Thats crazy man, you ever try DMT?

[@Pyrela]

You ever see when Joe Rogan interviewed a chimp? It's on youtube.

[@Spanky00Cheeks]

Let go of the cage!

[@nedyzhe]

🤣🤣

[@langdonalger2584]

Omg he loves his son so much....🙂

[@DankSlayer_Ornstien]

Dude could tear the little one up in seconds, yet he doesn't. Proof that he's a gentle giant.

[@2guystry485]

If more dads were like this gorilla, the world would be a better place.

[@billb.5183]

You can see the happiness in their expressions. This made me smile. If only they could experience this in the wild. That's not reality sadly.

[@tiffsaver]

One of the cutest things I've ever seen. Notice how gentle he is, applying just enough pressure to let him know "who's boss," but without ever hurting him. And to think that poachers kill these magnificent animals for their HANDS These animals must be protected at all costs.

[@tsmacks9]

Humans and poc must be protected at all costs first.

[@tiffsaver]

@@tsmacks9 There is no "first" in this discussion. We are all a part of God's creation, and therefore equal. Things started to go wrong when we believed that we are somehow "superior" to these peaceful creatures, and began to put them in cages and zoos for our amusement. Because of our lack of respect for all life on the planet, after only 200-years of development, we have nearly destroyed our entire world, and everything in it. We could have done something to save ourselves, but greedy corporations would never allow it. Now, we will ALL pay the price.

[@tsmacks9]

tiffsaver racism must stop. That’s ma biggest concern rn.

[@Iarkcitarp]

tiffsaver It’s all part of God’s plan! Genesis 1:26 “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.” We are NOT all equal. As sky daddy clearly stated, we are superior to these animals, and it is our job to rule over them and do as we please. Also, Zoos are not all bad. Zoos are made to protect wildlife and potentially release them back into the wild in the near future when we actually learn wtf is wrong with us. Zoo’s purpose isn’t to entertain although that is how they fund themselves, their main objective is to protect animals from humans. Also, that first part was all sarcasm. I seriously don’t understand how people can worship that kind of God.

[@CousinBowling]

@@tiffsaver you realize god isn't real right?

[@xMourningStar]

You can actually see the smile and laughter on dads face. So cool 😁

[@itzquintle9479]

They are so adorable playing together! This is beautiful :)

[@NB-ky5ol]

I could watch them all day. Their interactions are so human-like. You can see their love and bonding with each other. It’s an awesome experience to be able to witness this but it’s also sad to have them there in an enclosure. They are too smart to be kept like that.

[@blueskyz8097]

1:06.... the SMILE and The WIDE EYED PRIDE

[@onaona.]

Oh wow,how gentle he is ☺️☺️