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 ...

“The mountain gorillas have really shaped ... Many of the apes were extremely unwell, including a baby gorilla that, despite medical interventions, died. “This made me realize that you couldn ...

Screengrab from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Facebook A gorilla known for her tickle fights ... officials said. After Roxie died, zoo staff moved her back into the space with her troop so they could ...