Happy Birthday, Colo!

Colo, the Worlds First Captive Born Gorilla and the oldest gorilla in a zoological park, turned 52 today!

According to the Columbus Zoo's website: "Colo was the world ’s first western lowland gorilla born in captivity on Dec. 22, 1956 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Now the matriarch of a very large family, Colo gave birth to 3 offspring, who have produced 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Thanks to Colo, the Columbus Zoo is recognized worldwide as a leader in gorilla breeding, care, habitat and conservation. At a time when gorilla populations are severely threatened, 30 gorillas (and counting) have been born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium."

Happy Birthday, Colo!