Contributed by Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Moyo
Two of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s young gorillas, Moyo and ZaKota, are preparing for a big move. Born at Riverbanks in 2018, the pair will relocate to Dallas Zoo in March as part of a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) Breeding and Transfer Plan. The program coordinates animal placements among accredited institutions to support healthy, genetically diverse, and sustainable populations.
Moyo and ZaKota were the first successful gorilla births in the zoo’s history, and their move is the result of more than eight years of hands-on work by animal care and veterinary staff, who have supported them every step of the way, from birth to this next chapter. Their relocation will now allow them to play a role in the broader western lowland gorilla population.
Looking ahead, Riverbanks plans to stay active in gorilla conservation.
Guests are encouraged to visit Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in the coming weeks to wish the brothers farewell before they begin their new adventure in Texas. For more information, visit riverbanks.org.
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