This brings tears to my eyes. Sad tears. I don’t know the circumstances of why these beautiful, grand beings are in captivity, though I do know that the world’s gorilla population is in danger because of poaching, encroachment on their habitats, and wars. I also know that most modern zoos do their utmost to provide the captives with a large, healthy, safe environment and are deeply cared about by those who work with and tend them. Nevertheless, it is so sad to see these magnificent creatures in captivity. 😢

We patronize them and don't understand how intelligent they actually are. They can't vocalize but their body language speaks volumes. They speak to us in sign language. It's all they have.

If only they could talk, the pain we might share is unbareable.

They need a much bigger and natural enclosure.

I remember in 1984 going to see the Gorillas at the Columbus zoo with Diane Fossey before one of her lectures. How cool was that!

Oh Jelani. I love him so much. I love the way he interacts with the people. He is so beautiful.

Jelani genuinely enjoys looking at the pictures! He is excited when he sees somebody he knows, and yes he does remember people ;-) He loves the company of hanging out with people and looking at their phones. The keepers have said that Jelani once had, if memory serves, a TV in his bedroom in the back. He did not look at it until people were around him! He genuinely enjoys human companionship!! He is an amazing being! I hope everyone gets the chance to hang out with him at least once!! It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and you will never forget it!! You can feel his peaceful Soul when you hang out with him!! It is indescribable!! Much love from the Bluegrass State!!

Ah bless. I don't think she realised that the hand movement meant next photo.

I love the lady in green so kind and compassionate

This video is amazing. The gorilla is clearly interested and wants to interact

It's sweet she is being so empathetic towards this beautiful being. He is curious and she is treating him as if he were one of thr group she is with. So cool. We are all one.

Absolutely beautiful & amazing animals 🦍💙 When he was looking @ pics w/lady in green shirt his right hand kept twitching like he wanted her to change the pic 🤗❤😍❤🥰❤🤗❤😍❤🥰❤🤗❤😍❤🥰❤🤗

I wonder what he’s thinking?? He’s so beautiful!! So inquisitive!!

poor animals :( hope someday they will make there life better in their own home

Bored out of his mind.

He is like "That's nice but do you have the data plus?"

People should have discussions while driving to the zoo about what they’re about to see. Animals caged because they are either endangered species and the need for conservation to protect the future of the species, as well as the breeding and reintroduction of animals back into the wild. They are necessary not only for the future survival of the animal, but to provide a human-animal connection, a bond with all all species. Theses institutions should require that people treat these animals with love, respect and compassion. Not banging and antagonizing their enclosures as we see all too often. It breaks my heart when I see parents ignoring children running unsupervised doing such things, and what these animals must feel and think. But it also fills me with joy when I see people connecting with animals, such as chimps, gorillas, dolphins, etc... in ways where you can see a 2 way positive interaction happening. ❤️. Anyways, that’s my 2 cents worth. Have a blessed day next time you visit a zoo or aquarium💟

It is so sad....they should be in their habitat living freely but instead...in a glass cage. 😢💔 It is so painful I can't find the words. 😢😭😢

What a beautiful creature

They should set up a large screen 4x UHD tv and explore their reaction to the scenes where King Kong fights the T Rex, Godzilla and other creatures. Also scenes of gorillas in the wild. Maybe even set up buttons where they can control what’s showing.

These people need to be told explicitly NOT to look them directly in the eyes before they're allowed in a zoo. It's disrespectful to them.

This is an awesome video of these majestic animals.

A bachelor troupe. How cool. I hope by now they have their own families.

I love the way the woman talks to and makes eyecontact with the gorilla as he/she is a fellow human. So respectful.

Thank u for doing that, it takes them out of their boredom!

Mrs. Wells isn't paying attention to her students...lol

That Gorilla's chest looks more impressive than mine.

In these vids, people always show them pics of themself. I'll bet what they want is Netflix.

ive noticed in most gorilla videos they don't like to make eye contact with each other.

Serving life for being different. 👌

The pain of leaving in glass clearly visible in there eyes 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

I love how he sat down like" yeah I got nothing better to do anyway with me caged up and all i might as well see your stupid sh*t"

The keepers should put up a little sign to explain that looking at the phone is a form of recreation and old hat. The hand motion (just keep moving along, what else ya got) and also that Jelani likes images of other Gorillas generally. Maybe someone could come up with entertainment just for Gorillas. A Phd thesis project ~

2:11 that silverback in the background just chilling

They are so majestic

It seems that a lot of people want a larger habitat for all apes. Well, all animals in captivity.

wish we wouldn’t cage animals and have them like a show they should be able to live their life free just like us

animals do not like it when they look directly in the eyes. For them, this is aggression.

Did anyone see the gorilla in the back ground with the blue shirt on about to knock the keeper out and escape!!!🤣😂🤣😂 While the other silver back keeps everybody distracted!!! AWESOME!!!

These animals are amazing! However, I think it is horrible that they are on display in such tight quarters. It is shameful! Appreciate them from afar!

I took a photo of sivlerback at Lincoln Park Zoo. He loves his picture and show his smile back in 2018.

As a Wells, shush it kid, Miss Wells is busy!!

hes so into the humans because there's absolutely nothing else to do in that enclosure.

It's sad that such magnificent creatures are caged!

Miss Wells!!

Прекрасное животное!

Those poor souls should not be in that small enclosure

Miss Welch... Miss Welsh... Miss Welsh... Damn woman, answer the child!

Geez... It's almost like... "I want one of those"

Lol I’m dying at the girl “Are you a Zookeeper?” The lady looked at the girl like, “No .😑” Lol and the girl was hovering all over her looking into her phone 💀😂

- amazing creatures!

Amazing

breaks my heart to see these Magnificent Kings of the jungle...held prisoner in this hell hole...

Lady-- TOUCH MY HAND. Gorilla--NOT INTERESTED 😂😂

I’ve just come back from a zoo with gorillas and was told to be very quiet and no hand movements.

Gorilla: Am I famous?

Haha so cute, now where’s his iPad?

Gorillaz deserve a TV

That's Kicho in the background chillin 😉 🦍🦍 😎❤

He indicates: Just keep swiping lady. They take in the imagery so fast. They need to mount swipe and touch technology on the walls of the enclosures and we can then see what they like to look at.

I like this movie😌

Agora que estamos confinados, podemos ter uma leve ideia do que eles sentem.

So sad to see these and other magnificent animals in captivity, when they should be roaming their natural habitat like they were meant to do.

Mrs. Wells

Love is just the only vibe that counts. If it's not there, now I'll try to find my inner gorilla and make it happen. 🙏💓🦍💔 But gosh these angels need lots more space.

I think the gorilla was saying 'but that's not my best side'.

“What’s so dangerous about them?” Proceeds to show what is

I can tell he like human female 💜

Return the animals to their homes. All animals should be free especially these gorgeous creatures.

Looks like a lot of gorillas in a small compound. They look bored with life and are looking for any interactions to make the day more interesting.

It crazy that there are a couple silver backs in one area.

Though i would love for them to be out free and in the wild this might be the safest place for them at the moment.

Even though this video makes me sad...it was sweet how the woman was sharing moments with that beautiful creature.

2:17 i ain’t a god damned zookeeper...lol

Nice video

Apephone: the next step in evolution

Hey kids.....those gorillas are ALL boys. Silverbacks waiting to be paired up with females. It's called a bachelor troupe. They're not mad. They're curious, but they don't go around with big toothy smiles on their faces. In the gorilla world, showing ALL your teeth is a sign of "Hey, I want to challenge you". Not a great idea. Show them your lower teeth and they will take it as play. Show them all your teeth and they will think you're challenging them. Just some gorilla etiquette that's actually important to know.

😭😭😭 ça me fend le cœur , l homme n a rien compris qu on l enferme dans ces cages et libere le monde animal

Pay attention when you're interacting. He told the lady to go to another picture several times.

just a reminder to y'all that not only humans exists in this world. Other creatures do exist. it's like we're dominating them. it's so paining to watch this 💔

I swear if Ms. Wells doesn't answer that kid!!!! lol

Gorilla looking at the lady thinking "not another cyber zombie human" stupid people. 🤣

Bravoooo madam love love love🙊🙊🙊💪💪💪💪💘💘💘💘💘💘💕💞💞💞💓💓💓💓💓

His face be like just give me food

A wrist rattle means next photo please.

Magique 🥰

Mike 62 i totally agree with you !!!!

Como são lindos!! Impressionante toda criação do Pai (universo) e da Mãe (Terra)...apesar de estarem aparentemente muito bem cuidados, fiquem triste por eles pelo recinto limitado, um Santuário adequado seria melhor.

What a fascinating and interesting species.. I'll bet

Nina Hartley are you?

Looking like a lockup

One comment said how sad it is to see them in cage. Not so sad when you think about what happens in the wild poachers cut of the hands of this great beast toss it away like its nothing let the kids to fend for them selfs and they die so yeah not so sad.

will mrs. wells please look...

They are very board , need more room and things to do🤗

Me da muchísima pena ver a estos maravillosos animales en cautividad y me entristece mucho más saber de la destrucción de su hábitat en manos de multinacionales y gobiernos codiciosos que solo generan miseria.

I actually went and seen him it was pretty cool

The Gorilla Forest at Louisville zoo is 4 acres in size and has dense jungle trees, a stream and pools. It has won awards. The bit you see here is where you can see them through glass, and they are free to wander in and out or wherever they please.

Sigh. Tapping the glass. It's the least of it. I know these gorillas are critically endangered, but there must be another way for people to enjoy them. Pitiful enrichment to have to see a human with a tiny phone screen. Amazing dignity in Jelani

Startled by the intimidating blue gorilla at 00:25

Please relize them . they also need freedom..