Roxie was a beloved 48-year-old Western lowland gorilla who was a key figure in her troop and helped gorilla conservation.

A gorilla known for her tickle fights was euthanized due to age-related health decline, a Colorado zoo said. A western Iowland “ gorilla icon ” named Roxie who was known by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo staff ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is remembering the life of Roxie, a 48-year-old female Western lowland gorilla.

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo had to say goodbye to a longtime friend and familiar face, the 48-year-old gorilla Roxie, who was humanely euthanized on Tuesday due to her age affecting her health.

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Many mountain gorilla groups have been habituated to human presence and are a major tourist draw. In addition to supporting the important surveillance activities of park staff, visitor revenue has ...

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo says they are remembering the long life of Roxie, a 48-year-old female Western lowland gorilla.