A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, named "Oscar Jonesy," died on Thursday afternoon following a medical procedure at 43 years old, according to the San Francisco Zoo.

My editors explained they wanted a story about Willie B., the iconic gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, who was about to reach the age of 40. “We want it written in his voice,” one of them said. “You can make it ...

Zoo Atlanta is most known for its gorillas (21 gorillas have been born here since 1988). They’ve also recently expanded their elephant habitat. The zoo was known as for being one of the few ...

Zoo Atlanta is most known for its gorillas (21 gorillas have been born here since 1988). They’ve also recently expanded their elephant habitat. The zoo was known as for being one of the few places in ...

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is mourning Oscar Jonesy, its beloved 43-year-old lowland gorilla and leader of the zoo's gorilla ...

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is mourning Oscar Jonesy, its beloved 43-year-old lowland gorilla and leader of the zoo’s gorilla ...

Officials at the San Francisco Zoo on Friday confirmed that their 43-year-old endangered Western lowland gorilla named "Oscar Jonesy" died after a medical procedure on Thursday afternoon.