SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 13, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The newest member of the gorilla troop at Utah’s Hogle Zoo now has a name.
The western lowland gorilla born May 30 has been named Addo, pronounced ah-doh, which comes from the African Ga language of Ghana and means “King of the Road.”
“His name is as strong and remarkable as he is,” Utah’s Hogle Zoo said on social media Thursday.
“Pele (mom), Addo, and the troop continue to do very well together. Our teams have seen many positive signs from Addo, like occasionally holding on tightly to Pele without her support — showcasing that strong nature!
“Husani (dad) stays close to Pele to get a glimpse of his son whenever Pele allows it. Overall, the troop is calm and behaving normally — all of which tells our team the troop is doing well,” the post says.
Addo and the rest of the gorilla troop can be viewed outside or in their indoor spaces. The best times to see the troop are when the zoo opens at 9 a.m. and around 11:15 a.m. for snack time, the post says.
