Shango and Barney, two western lowland gorillas, will be the first bachelor troop at Brookfield Zoo, joining other primates in the new James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests exhibit this summer.

Brookfield Zoo has relocated its gorillas to prepare them for their new $66 million habitat opening this summer. The big picture: At nearly three acres, the forthcoming James and Elizabeth Bramsen ...

The western lowland gorillas explored their new indoor habitat at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Brookfield Zoo's Pepe the penguin advances in national competition 'World's Favorite Penguin': Vote ...

Gorillas continue to be at high risk of extinction in the wild in Africa due to threats that include poachers.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago's 44th annual "Whirl" gala, held April 26 at the Hilton Chicago, raised a record-breaking $2 million to support its animal care, conservation and education programs. The ...

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A pair of gorillas underwent a series of pre-shipment exams before leaving South Florida for their new home at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Brothers “Barney ...