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Ozzie was the oldest male gorilla in the world when he died on Tuesday at the zoo in Atlanta. He was believed to be 61 years old.

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Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, dies at 61

Ozzie was experiencing symptoms such as decreased appetite, facial swelling and weakness in the past week. He was found deceased on Tuesday at the Atlanta zoo, where he lived since 1988.

January 26, 2022
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  • Deepa Shivaram
Ozzie the gorilla died at 61-years-old on Jan. 25, 2022. Ozzie was Zoo Atlanta's oldest gorilla and the third oldest gorilla in the world.

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The world's oldest male gorilla has died at Zoo Atlanta. He was 61

Ozzie, the world’s oldest male gorilla, has died at the age of 61, Zoo Atlanta announced on Tuesday. The 350-pound western lowland gorilla was the oldest at Zoo Atlanta and the third-oldest in the world.

January 26, 2022
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  • Allexa Ceballos
Zoo Atlanta says several gorillas are being treated with monoclonal antibodies, after tests indicate they could be sick with Covid-19.

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Zoo Atlanta Gorillas Test Positive For COVID-19

Zoo Atlanta shared the news on Friday that several of its lowland gorillas have come down with COVID-19.

September 10, 2021
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  • Sarah Rose

Zoo Atlanta To Reopen With COVID-19 Safety Procedures

Zoo Atlanta will reopen Saturday with new safety protocols and procedures. Officials hope the changes will help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

May 14, 2020
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  • La'Raven Taylor
You can watch pandas at Zoo Atlanta on their Panda Cam

Watch Pandas At Zoo Atlanta On Panda Cam

Zoo Atlanta has been closed since March 14 due to coronavirus, but the pandas are on full display on their Panda Cam . “We know the pandas bring you joy...

March 28, 2020
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  • Jade Abdul-Malik
Giant panda Xi Lun turns 3 on Sept. 3.

All 4 Of Zoo Atlanta’s Giant Pandas Celebrate Birthdays

All f our giant pandas located at Zoo Atlanta celebrate birthdays in August and September. Adult female Lun Lun turned 22 on Aug. 25, adult male Yang...

August 27, 2019
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  • Lauren Leathers
Chantek first came to Zoo Atlanta in 1997. He learned sign language during his time living with researchers at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Orangutan That Used Sign Language Dies In Atlanta

Chantek, an orangutan who communicated with researchers using sign-language, has died at Zoo Atlanta. He was 39, making him one of the oldest male...

August 08, 2017
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  • Sam Whitehead and
  • Associated Press
This Dec. 9, 2016 photo provided by Zoo Atlanta, shows giant panda twins Ya Lun, left, and Xi Lun in Atlanta. The names were revealed at a naming celebration Monday, Dec. 12, their 100th day of life, in accordance with Chinese tradition.

Zoo Atlanta Has Ceremony To Reveal Names Of Twin Panda Cubs

The new giant panda cubs at the Atlanta zoo now have names. Zoo Atlanta announced that the twin cubs' names are Ya Lun (yah-loon) and Xi Lun (shee-loon)...

December 12, 2016
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