In pictures: Princess Anne opens gorilla enclosure
Princess Anne officially opened a new gorilla enclosure at Jersey Zoo, and the gorillas explored it within the first hour. The enclosure is set to open to the public on Tuesday with a celebration day on 30 May.
A new gorilla enclosure at Jersey Zoo was officially opened by Princess Anne. The gorillas, led by silverback leader Badongo, explored the enclosure within the first hour and displayed 'really nice play behaviours'. Keeper Aoife O'Mahony said the new space allows staff to constantly change the gorillas' environment. Curator Ben Matthews noted the enclosure will be particularly useful in winter months, allowing staff to control conditions like humidity. The enclosure is due to open to the public on Tuesday, with a celebration day on 30 May. Director Mark Habben said the gorillas are popular with visitors due to their 'magnificent' nature and relatable behaviour.
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