‘Cherry tomatoes and beets’: World’s oldest captive gorilla celebrates 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo

 Fatou, the world’s oldest captive gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo with a special, sugar-free meal. Arriving in 1959, she is a western lowland gorilla whose exact birth date is unknown but officially celebrated on April 13. Despite her age and health challenges, Fatou remains friendly with her keepers. Fatou, the world’s oldest captive gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo with a special, sugar-free meal. Arriving in 1959, she is a western lowland gorilla whose exact birth date is unknown but officially celebrated on April 13. Despite her age and health challenges, Fatou remains friendly with her keepers.