Lead gorilla at Dublin Zoo dies

The lead gorilla at Dublin Zoo, Harry, has died.

Lead gorilla at Dublin Zoo dies

The lead gorilla at Dublin Zoo, Harry, has died.

The silverback gorilla was 29-years-old and fathered six children during his time in the zoo.

Dublin Zoo say they're waiting on a post-mortem to find out the reason he died.

Staff have said he was a very gentle and calm gorilla, and will be greatly missed.

"Harry was a very gentle and calm gorilla and he will be greatly missed by everyone at Dublin Zoo."

The news comes days after a gorilla was shot at Cincinnati Zoo after a four-year-old fell into the enclosure. Read more here.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future
(C)2024 Disney. Disneyland Paris – Disneyland Hotel Re-Opening Watch: Iconic Disneyland Paris hotel re-opens after two year renovation
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited