Willie B. - Zoo Atlanta
Feb 2, 2000 · A legend in his own time, remembered fondly by generations of Atlantans, and an icon of the transformation of Zoo Atlanta, Willie B. the western lowland gorilla lived at the Zoo from 1961 until his passing in 2000 at the age of 42.
Willie B. - Wikipedia
Willie B. (c. 1957 – February 2, 2000) was a western lowland gorilla who lived at the Zoo of Atlanta for 39 years, from 1961 until his death on February 2, 2000. [1] He was named after the former mayor of Atlanta, William Berry Hartsfield.
IT’S A BOY! MEET WILLIE B., III - Zoo Atlanta
ATLANTA – May 9, 2023 – It’s a boy! The infant gorilla at Zoo Atlanta has been confirmed to be male, and has been named Willie B., III. The name follows the tradition of his father, Willie B., Jr., and his legendary grandfather, the late Willie B.
Willie B., Jr. (Kidogo) - Zoo Atlanta
Species: Western Lowland Gorilla. Sex: male. Birthday: April 8, 1998. Place at the Zoo: Gorilla Habitat 4. Personality Traits: Willie B., Jr. is the only male offspring of his famous late father, and he’s an exact likeness of Willie B.
Gone But Not Forgotten: Willie B. | Atlanta History Center
May 2, 2022 · For decades silverback gorilla, Willie B., was not only the premier attraction at Zoo Atlanta, but also one of the most famous gorillas in the world. When Willie B. died in 2000, thousands of Atlantans attended his memorial cementing his status as a true Atlanta legend.
IT’S A BOY! MEET WILLIE B., III - YouTube
ATLANTA – May 9, 2023 – It’s a boy! The infant gorilla at Zoo Atlanta @ZooAtlanta has been confirmed to be male, and has been named Willie B., III. The name follows the tradition of ...
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The infant gorilla at Zoo Atlanta has been confirmed to be male, and has been named Willie B., III. The name follows the tradition of his father, Willie B., Jr., and his legendary grandfather, the late Willie B. #OnlyZooATL #SilverbackStory.
Celebrating 75: How a gorilla became the symbol of resurgence ... - Atlanta
May 16, 2023 · ATLANTA — For 75 years, Channel 2 Action News has been covering firsts at Zoo Atlanta. May 13 marked the 35th anniversary of Willie B.’s entry into the Ford African Rain Forest.
Willie B: Atlanta’s Beloved Gorilla - The Atlanta 100
Jun 28, 2016 · In 1961, the Zoo of Atlanta received the baby gorilla that would become its most famous resident. Named after former mayor William Berry Hartsfield, Willie B. lived there for 39 years. For 27 years, the popular gorilla lived in caged isolation with only a TV and tire swing.
Willie B., Jr. meets baby! | infant | Thank you for all the ... - Facebook
May 1, 2023 · Enrichment here at Zoo Atlanta comes in all different shapes and sizes, depending on what the goal behavior might be or what animal it is meant for. Thanks to mom Shalia, Willie B. III got to experience a swing for what looked like the first time based on …