Cenzoo, Beloved Gorilla at Riverbanks Zoo, Dies After Illness

‘A strong, patient father’: Columbia zoo says goodbye to beloved gorilla

The gorilla spent over a decade at the Riverbanks Zoo and was described as an intelligent gorilla and a consistent leader for his family.

Cenzoo, beloved gorilla at Riverbanks Zoo, dies after illness

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - Cenzoo, a beloved western lowland gorilla at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, has died, zoo officials announced Monday. The zoo said its veterinary and animal care teams had been monitoring Cenzoo’s health for several months after noticing changes in his condition, including a poor appetite, behavioral changes, and concerns about an underlying [...]

Riverbanks Zoo mourns loss of gorilla Cenzoo

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced the death of Cenzoo, a western lowland gorilla that had been part of the zoo's troop since 2015.The zoo says animal care sta

Beloved Riverbanks gorilla Cenzoo has died

Riverbanks staff honored longtime gorilla Cenzoo, remembering him as a devoted father, leader and beloved member of the troop.

Riverbanks announces death of beloved gorilla Cenzoo

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced yesterday the death Cenzoo, a beloved western gorilla that has been a member of the Riverbanks' family since his arrival in 2015.

Riverbanks Zoo's Cenzoo the gorilla has died

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Riverbanks Zoo & Garden has announced one of their beloved gorillas has died. Zoo officials say Cenzoo had fluid in his abdomen and a mass near his colon, with limited treatment and recovery options. They made the tough decision to euthanize him to prevent his condition from worsening. Cenzoo, who was born at Lincoln Park Zoo in 1996, moved around to several other zoos before ending up in Riverbanks in 2015. While at Rive…