'We started to see a lot more bonding’: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo shares new update on baby gorilla Jameela and surrogate mom

'We started to see a lot more bonding’: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo shares new update on baby gorilla Jameela and surrogate momCLEVELAND — Baby gorilla Jameela, recently transferred to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from the Fort Worth Zoo in a fostering effort, is“It has been going really well. Freddy picked her back up, she’s putting her on her back and letting her ride on her back…and she’s carrying her,” animal curator Dr. Elena Less said in a new video update from the Cleveland Zoo.

“We are continuing to ask Freddy to bring her over for bottles as well, and Freddy has been doing a great job of doing that,” Less added.introductions continue here at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Tune in for an update with Dr. Elena Less on the latest troop developments. ❤️Cleveland zoo officials will continue to introduce Jameela into that zoo’s gorilla group over the next couple of days, Less added.

“Unfortunately, Sekani and other female gorillas at Fort Worth Zoo did not show maternal behaviors that would indicate a successful bond with Jameela,” the zoo’s previous announcement read. “After attempts to introduce Jameela into the Fort Worth Zoo’s gorilla troop, it was collectively determined that her next best step is a move to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo where every effort will be made to successfully integrate her into their troop.

Jameela's transfer to Cleveland came after zoo officials say Cleveland’s troop had recent success in gorilla fostering after the eldest female there quickly adopted Kayembe in 2021 after his birth mother “similarly didn’t display proper maternal care.”Baby gorilla Jameela update: Surrogate mother 'Freddy' picks her up within seconds, shows positive signsWFAA would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.

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