Buffalo Zoo Mourns the Loss of Male Silverback Gorilla BUFFALO, N.Y
Buffalo Zoo Mourns the Loss of Male Silverback Gorilla
BUFFALO, N.Y. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our male
silverback western lowland gorilla, Koga, who died yesterday morning from a cardiac event.
“We are all devastated by the loss of Koga,” said Lisa Smith, President and CEO of the
Buffalo Zoo. “Our staff always feel the loss of any animal that dies, but it is especially hard
when it is a charismatic, intelligent, well-loved animal like Koga who was a staple of our Zo
community.
Koga touched the hearts of so many visitors and staff alike, he will be greatly
missed.” During his time in Buffalo, as an ambassador of his species, Koga inspired and
impacted over 6 million visitors to the Zoo.
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Buffalo Zoo Mourns the Loss of Male Silverback Gorilla BUFFALO, N.Y
Buffalo Zoo Mourns the Loss of Male Silverback Gorilla
BUFFALO, N.Y. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our male
silverback western lowland gorilla, Koga, who died yesterday morning from a cardiac event.
“We are all devastated by the loss of Koga,” said Lisa Smith, President and CEO of the
Buffalo Zoo. “Our staff always feel the loss of any animal that dies, but it is especially hard
when it is a charismatic, intelligent, well-loved animal like Koga who was a staple of our Zo
community.
Koga touched the hearts of so many visitors and staff alike, he will be greatly
missed.” During his time in Buffalo, as an ambassador of his species, Koga inspired and
impacted over 6 million visitors to the Zoo.
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