Celebrate Father's Day and summer events at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Father's Day might be extra special this year at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo), where a 34-year-old silverback gorilla, Goma, is expecting his very first baby! His mate, Asha, a 32-year-old critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, is pregnant and due anytime between now and the end of July.
Rachel Wright from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo stopped by with Tatooine, a Kenyan sand boa, to chat with FOX21's Krista Witiak about Father's Day excitement for gorilla Goma and the Zoo's upcoming summer events.
As visitors await the new arrival, the Zoo is also gearing up for its first 21+ event of the summer: Moonlight on the Mountain, happening Thursday, June 26 from 6-9:30 p.m. Adults can enjoy beer, wine, delicious food samples, and live music – all in support of animal care at CMZoo. Primate World will be closed during the event, so if the baby is born early, it won't be visible that night.
To learn more or grab your tickets, visit cmzoo.org/moonlight. And be sure to follow CMZoo on social media for the latest baby gorilla updates!
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