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Gino, Beloved and Oldest Gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dies at 44
Gino, a western lowland gorilla and original Animal Kingdom resident, fathered 14 offspring and inspired conservation efforts during nearly 30 years at Disney World, officials said.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom announced the death of Gino, its oldest western lowland gorilla, at 44 years old on September 17, 2025.
- Gino was an original resident since the park opened in 1998 and became a symbol of wildlife conservation and education there.
- He fathered 14 offspring, contributed to global gorilla care through non-anesthetic medical procedures, and appeared on Disney+ programming.
- Disney honored Gino for his lively personality, warm sense of humor, and reliable role as a caring patriarch and leader within his group, leaving a positive impact for nearly three decades.
- Gino’s legacy continues through his family, conservation impact, and the inspiration he provided to guests and staff at Animal Kingdom.
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Bay News 9Gino, Animal Kingdom's 44-year-old gorilla, has died
The gorilla could be found in Disney's enclosures for the past 30 years.
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Disney mourns death of 44-year-old gorilla who died at Animal Kingdom: 'Touched countless lives'
Gino the gorilla, a 27-year resident of the of the Florida theme park, was an opening-day animal and fathered 14 baby gorillas throughout his life.Disney Parks/YouTube; AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Gino; Animal KingdomKey PointsDisney World is mourning the death of a 44-year-old gorilla, Gino, who died at Animal Kingdom.Gino had lived at the Florida resort since Animal Kingdom's opening day 27 years ago."Gino leaves behind an incredible legacy…
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