Silverback Oumbi Enjoys Lope's Birthday

It was Lope's Birthday (8) on the 3rd January 2021, just before the 3rd lockdown. They kept it low key. As they didn't want any crowds to gather to comply with the social distancing rules. As you can see through the windows they were all watching the Twycross Zoo stuff putting out the food including Lope the Birthday Boy. When they opened the doors, Oumbi was the first one out together with Shufai, but no sign of Lope. You might wonder what Little Shufai has done to his hair on the side of his head. Someone said they heard he plucked it himself. I remember Lope his older brother has done this as well when he was young but it all grew back pretty quickly. Ozala makes an appearance as well, but still no sign of Lope. Silverback Oumbi found the big blue ball on the platform stuffed with all sorts of goodies. He keeps tilting it over his head to get some more out through the little holes. One way of good exercise for him. Shufai found a piece of fire hose, whey they hide food in as well. Shufai walks off and Oumbi finds some more food on the ground. Ozala picks some food out of the hammock, but there is still no sign of the Birthday Boy. Not yet :-). More in tomorrow's video!
#SloggerVlogger #GorillaLope #SilverbackOumbi
Come and browse at my Redbubble Gorilla Merch shop: rb-ambassador.pxf.io/Gorillas
T-shirts, stickers, prints, homeware and much more.
Don't forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell for more! New videos at least 3 times a week. Thank you for visiting. #ad #redbubble
For 15% off, visit my website for an up to date voucher code:
msvrvisual.weebly.com/shops.html

[@red8643]

Everyone taking inventory of where the good stuff is😄😄 smart. Hope you had a super birthday Lope💖💖

[@juliajohnson5276]

Was thinking the same thing. Happy birthday, Lope. Love you.👏🏻❤️🇺🇸

[@williamblanck6754]

Happy birthday little man. Lope you have put such great joy on faces throughout the world, wishing you so many more birthdays to come

[@johnh.mcsaxx3637]

When the whole family shows up to the party *except* for the one it's all about! Oumbi and Shufai might eat everything by the time Lope comes. Even Asante might beat him to it! Thanks for showing us a glimpse of the birthday party. And of Oumbi's huge appetite.

[@SloggerVlogger]

I'm not saying anything, but you assumption is pretty good. 😁 Just wait till tomorrow :-)

[@sandicheeks405]

Lope is such a funny and happy little guy.. happy birthday 🎂🎉💐🎉

[@Buba417]

Shufai showing off his new hair cut 😂😂😂 It’s hilarious that the birthday boy decided to hide. I love this family. Oumbi is one of my favorite silverbacks. Thanks SV. Can’t wait to watch the next video.

[@SloggerVlogger]

He obviously fancied a Mohawk hairstyle lol

[@VictoriaRebecca]

Happy belated Birthday Lope! He's a very handsome boy, just like his dad.♥

[@pamelakern2849]

Oumbi was sure enjoying the treats in the blue ball. Oumbi is a magnificent silverback!! 🥰

[@alicejanewestwood1061]

Happy Birthday Beautiful Lope..💯💯💯❤❤❤👍👍👍😊😊

[@mariehartje6781]

Happy Birthday dear Lope, happy birthday to you. Love you 💕💕💕💕💕

[@harpermacenzi9483]

Happy birthday Lope. Hope you get lots of goodies.

[@elsa7281]

Happy Birthday to the wonderful good looking makes my day gorilla Lope. Just gotta love him. 🎉🍰

[@candyc.3163]

Happy Birthday Lope! I hope they made it special. I’ve been watching your videos SV since before Lopes 5th birthday! Your videos have made me fall in love with gorillas and Lope was my first love! 😊❤️. Thank you!

[@SloggerVlogger]

You're so welcome. It's just so great watching him grow up. 😊

[@angiewuging8375]

Happy birthday Lope🥰🎉🎊🎁

[@marilen2222]

"Food glorious food" I bet that was Oumbi thinking when he was watching through the window😊. Oh happy birthday my adorable Lope💝 me love you verymuch🤗😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@kittykat1985]

Happy birthday Lopey 🥳🎂❤️

[@lilliankeane5731]

Party time for Oumbi... 🎉🎉🎉 He sure drained whatever was in that ball. Tequila? 😋😋😋😄😄

[@SloggerVlogger]

😂🤣

[@bapbaby4life503]

Happy Birthday Lope! Shufai is getting so big.

[@jayf4612]

Almost seems like Oumbi is toasting Lope with each tilt of the ball.:) Happy Birthday Mr. Lope!

[@SloggerVlogger]

👍

[@candyc.3163]

I love them looking out the window!

[@loriweikel9551]

Such beautiful animals 💞

[@freckledone1073]

Lope is a MESS!! I love this troop so much.

[@stalliontrainer]

The most beautiful gorillas in the world. Thanks for sharing this wonderful story with us!

[@joegaito702]

Best wishes enjoy your birthday party like you mean it ! Joe. You deserve a birthday party once in awhile have fun.

[@danielsgardenbirds9474]

So cute 🥰

[@annhobson1975]

I had no idea that gorillas liked snow and ice. Thanks for this.

[@sherryw.1466]

Lope is notorious for not showing up to his own party! Eager to see tomorrow’s video. Will he or won’t he?? 🤔❤️

[@SloggerVlogger]

He just thinks the same as us, we don't want him to get older! 😁

[@evonwilliams7502]

They are so beautiful please send more 😀😂😍🌺

[@SloggerVlogger]

Lots more to come. Every Monday, Thursday and Friday same time.

[@mauralopez4552]

Felicidades Lope 🥰🥰🥰🥰tan bellos los gorilas no me canso de verlos

[@jackmarshall3255]

Hope they had a good birthday it look like they did.

[@terripipher1300]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOPE hope you got alot of good TREAT -O'S...❤❤❤🦍🦍

[@swamp5050]

I swear Oumbi had a sly smile on his face when he was watching through the window, like yeah it's my kids BD but I've had to deal with him for 8 yrs. so I'm entitled to get first crack at the goodies! LOL Stay safe SV... oops, I forgot y'all in lockdown!

[@SloggerVlogger]

Yep all locked in, hopefully it will help the spread. It snowed again, so have to build a Lope snow man in the garden instead lol.

[@alfiandrafajarino601]

Selamat ulang tahun Lopeeeeeeeee....♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@neuzamaria4979]

0:40 Eu juro que Oumbi está sorrindo ! Um sorriso maroto de quem está feliz com o que está vendo lá fora.....comida ! Kkkkk Oumbi você é Majestoso! ❤

[@glenndouglas8822]

Lope does not abide by rules. He is ROCK N ROLL 🤩😎

[@leroyb.1460]

they are so adorable

[@neuzamaria4979]

Feliz Aniversário Lope ! Muita saúde e muitos anos de vida. Você sorrir com os olhos ! Seja um majestoso Prateado com o seu pai ! ❤❤❤❤

[@betestefani1578]

FELIZ ANIVERSÁRIO LOPE LINDO!! Desejo lhe muita saúde e toda felicidade do planeta!! Adoro ve lo andando bípede... Você é fantástico!! 🦍❣🦍 Obs: Façam videos mais longos dessa família linda. Muito bom poder assisti los.

[@Benfilms]

He enjoys it for sure.

[@maryclynch9356]

It's like planet of the Apes. But they're cleverer than us !

[@SloggerVlogger]

Don't forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell for more! More about this video in the description. Come and browse at my Redbubble Gorilla Merch shop: rb-ambassador.pxf.io/Gorillas #ad @redbubble T-shirts, stickers, prints, homeware and much more. For 15% off, visit my website for an up to date voucher code: msvrvisual.weebly.com/sloggervlogger.html A small collection of T-shirts and Hoody's is also available at Amazon via my website: msvrvisual.weebly.com/merch.html

[@elsa7281]

Oumbi and I have something in common.. We both ♥️ ice cream.

[@angelinavisions8795]

Oumbi needs to be occupied ☺️with things to play with

[@skull_crusher7416]

could you start adding the dates these videos were filmed?

[@carolinerowles5951]

I would find that very helpful too. We don't mind watching older footage, well I don't. I imagine the current restrictions have really hampered your filming. I'm just pleased we still get ultra regular uploads. You've been a comfort in these long & somewhat lonesome days. Keep up the great work SV! ☺️💗😊

[@SloggerVlogger]

I'll see what I can do. 😊. At the moment it's a bit difficult. I went a few times as I anticipated another lockdown and if I don't get to edit them straightaway, I forget which clips I took on which day. I normally not too far away from the upload date that is under the video, like this video I filmed on the 3rd and uploaded and published today. Same with the snow videos that will go live after the birthday videos, they will have all the same upload day and that date only differs a week from when it was filmed. If I do use older clips or videos, like compilations I will write that in the description as well.

[@skull_crusher7416]

@@SloggerVlogger thank you, sloggervlogger

[@carolinerowles5951]

@@SloggerVlogger cheers SV ☺️

[@maraki8882]

Hair plucking can be a sign of many things like boredom, anxiety and stress. Is this normal gorilla behavior?

[@SloggerVlogger]

I 'm really not sure of the course. Hopefully it will grow back quickly.

[@kylin6914]

I can't imagine setting at home eating with ppl standin around watchn me all day.. I Kno they feel weird bein put on display!!!

[@northernstarr]

he my big boy lope, a capricorn bubba

[@lynderherberts2828]

Good afternoon, SV. How are you doing, dear? HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Lope. I'm wondering if Ozala will become in heat again and have a third baby with Oumbi now that Shufai is around 4 years old. Do you know?

[@SloggerVlogger]

I'm doing OK, hopefully, the same for you as well. No news on Ozala or the other females. If any of them would have a baby I would hope it won't be in lockdown. It's difficult enough not being able to see the baby at the Bristol zoo that was born over Christmas as I wasn't allowed to travel out of the area.

[@lynderherberts2828]

@@SloggerVlogger It good to hear you're doing okay, honey. I've only been out of and away from the apartment about 4 times last year and once this month due to heart value problems. Your videos are among my daily past times. What you do brings joy into our lives. I can tell you from my heart, I'd rather you were safe and well in lockdown than you being out and end up with COVID or any other pathogens. God bless you, dear. Much love and big hugs, Linda Lee

[@SloggerVlogger]

Hopefully we all be able to get through this and stay safe.

[@lynderherberts2828]

@@SloggerVlogger Amen!

[@SloggerVlogger]

Hey, hope you're OK. Haven't heard from you in a while.

[@diabel-ali254]

ميلاد سعيد لوبي 🦍🎂

[@infinitejest441]

I wish they had a larger habitat ❤️🦍

[@SloggerVlogger]

A new habitat was planned for the future. They had it all drawn up what is going to look like, but unfortunately now this is all on hold as they struggle to survive as it is.

[@Lostinmyhead23]

At what age will Lope be separated from his family? I know he’s at that age if he lived in the wild he would venture off on his own but how does that work for zoo’s?

[@Acampandoconfrikis]

Return to monke

[@barakaali4068]

I think they should be free in the wild instead we have to keep them & control they live I think we gone so far God help us 😕

[@tats5880]

As sad as the words you wrote, you should know that one day, it just might be the only place you'llget to see these beautiful primates... 🦍

[@glenndouglas8822]

Better than being killed for the Chinese market.

[@stephaniedavis3093]

Maybe the staff had something really special and delicious for Lope inside while Big Daddy gobbled up all the outside things, lol......maybe.😁