Zoo Atlanta
Willie B., One of the most beloved and famous animals in the nation, resided at Zoo Atlanta as ambassador for his critically endangered species until his death on February 2, 2000. He was a wild-caught western lowland gorilla who came to Zoo Atlanta in the spring of 1961. Willie was the oldest captive male in the United States to produce offspring, having fathered five gorilla babies since 1994: Kudzoo, Olympia, Sukari, Kidogo (Willie B., Jr.) and Lulu. Willie B. will be forever remembered by generations as a symbol of Zoo Atlanta's efforts on conservation and research.
Photo by Joe Sebo
2013
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