Phil the gorilla’s legacy lives on at the Saint Louis Zoo

Phil the gorilla’s legacy lives on at the Saint Louis Zoo

ST. LOUIS -- Some residents may recall Phil the Gorilla, who arrived at the Saint Louis Zoo on September 9, 1941, as a 25-pound toddler and lived there until he died on December 1, 1958. Photo from Saint Louis Zoo Archives Over 80 years have passed since Phil first called the Saint Louis Zoo home, and during this time, significant changes have been made to the gorilla habitats to better meet their needs. Those who remember Phil from earlier ye…