Euronews • April 14, 2026 13:25

Oldest gorilla in captivity celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin Zoo

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Arriving in Berlin in 1959, the western lowland gorilla has far outlived the typical 35-40 year wild lifespan through specialised care.

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Mon 09:03 - DW All

World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

Mon 09:03 - DW Top

World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

Mon 12:14 - HLN (BE)

The world's oldest gorilla treated to a festive basket full of vegetables for his 69th birthday

Mon 19:15 - Euronews

Germany marks 69th birthday of zoo’s oldest gorilla

Tue 13:25 - Euronews

Oldest gorilla in captivity celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin Zoo

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World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

Lady Fatou, known as the "grand dame" of the Berlin Zoo, was certified last year by Guiness as the oldest living gorilla in the world.

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World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

Lady Fatou, known as the "grand dame" of the Berlin Zoo, was certified last year by Guiness as the oldest living gorilla in the world.

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Germany marks 69th birthday of zoo’s oldest gorilla

Berlin Zoo celebrates Fatou, a 69‑year‑old western lowland gorilla, highlighting how specialised care in captivity can extend the lives of endangered species.

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The world's oldest gorilla treated to a festive basket full of vegetables for his 69th birthday

De oudste gorilla ter wereld, Fatou, viert vandaag haar 69ste verjaardag. De dierentuin van Berlijn laat dat niet onopgemerkt voorbijgaan: Fatou wordt verwend met een mand vol lekkernijen, zoals wortels, …