Guests visiting the Port Lympne Zoo located in Kent, England, were in for quite the treat on this particular day. Much to their surprise, they got to witness a silverback gorilla walking around his enclosure just like a human!
The 28-year-old gorilla, named Ambam, was showing off the talent that he learned from his father. Ambam doesn’t always walk on two legs, however. He behaves like any normal gorilla, hanging out with his peers, snacking on some tasty plants, and walking on his knuckles like the other gorillas.
Ambam’s home in Port Lympne is wildlife preserve that dozens of animals call their home. He’s the second generation of his lineage that has lived there, and many other types of endangered species such as black rhinos and African elephants live there in order to be bred to keep the species alive.
However, the part of the zoo that is most notable is the Palace of the Apes. This is a huge deal for the species because all of the different types of gorillas are becoming more and more endangered over time. It’s amazing to see a place so committed to caring for these undermined species and allowing the public to take part in witnessing their beautiful existence.
