Growing Up Gorilla: How a Zoo Baby Brought Her Family Together

by: Clare Hodgson Meeker (Author)

Publisher: Millbrook Press ™

Publication Date: 2019/9/3

Language: English

Print Length: 48 pages

ISBN-10: 1541542401

ISBN-13: 9781541542402

Book Description

This heartwarming true story chronicles what happened after a mother gorilla gave birth for the first time and then walked away from her newbo baby at Seattle’s Woodland Park. The dedicated staff worked tirelessly to find innovative ways for mother and baby to build a relationship. The efforts were ultimately successful, as baby Yola bonded with her mother and the rest of the family group.

About the Author

This heartwarming true story chronicles what happened after a mother gorilla gave birth for the first time and then walked away from her newbo baby at Seattle’s Woodland Park. The dedicated staff worked tirelessly to find innovative ways for mother and baby to build a relationship. The efforts were ultimately successful, as baby Yola bonded with her mother and the rest of the family group.