Melbourne Zoo goes bananas for new blended family

Melbourne Zoo is celebrating the arrival of three female Western lowland gorillas from Taronga Zoo, joining 24-year-old Otana, our 187kg silverback gorilla and his daughter, 10-year-old Kanzi. The eldest of the new girl group is Frala, a 44-year-old gorilla.Mbeli is a 22-year-old gorilla who loves to climb high. Johari, who is 25 years old, was actually born at Melbourne Zoo. Zoos Victoria is a zoo-based conservation organisation, fighting for a future rich in wildlife. Learn more about our work at zoo.org.au