Gino, the AKP, lowland gorilla, has passed away! 😢

[Tuffcookie]

He was always a highlight of my trips to WDW. He was such a magnificent creature! He was 44 years old, at the time of his death Sept. 17, 2025.

Here is one of the last phots I took of him.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Just a truly magnificent animal, and a highlight of any trip we made to AK. He will be missed by his family group, staff, and guests.

 

[BrianL]

He was indeed magnificent. RIP, Gino.

 

[Genie+]

He was always a highlight of my trips to WDW. He was such a magnificent creature! He was 44 years old, at the time of his death Sept. 17, 2025.

Here is one of the last phots I took of him.View attachment 1006491

Great photo!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Saw him most every AK visit. RIP, Gino.

A little additional information on Gino.

https://wdwnt.com/2025/09/gino-animal-kingdoms-oldest-gorilla-passes-away-at-44/

 

[KPeterso]

I am going to miss seeing him. So many great memories of watching him interact with the family troop.

 

[BlueStarryHat]

I remember watching him break up a fight between two younger males. All he had to do was step in between them and they were instantly far apart. I love gorillas, they're my favorite animals.

 

[KPeterso]

I remember watching him break up a fight between two younger males. All he had to do was step in between them and they were instantly far apart. I love gorillas, they're my favorite animals.

I saw that too. Or the half brother got closer to one of the baby girls and he just gave a look and swat and both the younger boys ran off for a bit. I think my favorite memory was one time watching the younger boys swinging in a tree early in the AM and he is sitting on a rock eating his breakfast watching them with a look what are you 2 doing?