Hard to Say Goodbye

Hard to Say Goodbye

Bright sun and bold shadows reach across the rocky terrain of the Fort Worth Zoo’s gorilla habitat as the troop begins their day. The harsh lighting chisels their deep-set, expressive eyes and muscular frames, as if carving the powerful primates to life. The scene seems to echo a growing contrast within the troop’s dynamics — an inevitable change that could be as harsh as it is heartbreaking. Today, however, is just another day. Bright greens an…