Momma Doesn’t Back Down from Silverback + Jameela & Kayembe’s Playtime

Freddy and Kebi show their determination in the middle of real Western lowland gorilla family dynamics with Mokolo, Nneka, and Kayembe. At Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Kebi isn’t shy about letting the silverback know her opinion—even after Mokolo slaps the glass! Things settle briefly as Jameela and Kayembe share rare, gentle playtime… until Kayembe’s toddler energy kicks in and Freddy (the troop’s experienced mother) steps in to restore order. To end it all? Mokolo gives one legendary silverback stare, climbs into his hammock, and makes it clear—this gorilla leader is ready to call it a day. 🦍 This video is a little different—less narration, more raw gorilla behavior caught on camera. Sit back and enjoy the troop being themselves! 📌 Subscribe for more Western lowland gorilla moments 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next troop update Thursday, September 18, 2025 – Gorilla Troop Ages Mokolo ♂ – born July 10, 1987 – 38 years, 2 months Fredrika (Freddy) ♀ – born June 5, 1974 – 51 years, 3 months Kebi ♀ – born January 13, 1991 – 34 years, 8 months Nneka ♀ – born September 23, 1998 – 26 years, 11 months Kayembe ♂ – born October 26, 2021 – 3 years, 10 months Kunda ♀ – born July 19, 2023 – 2 years, 2 months Jameela ♀ – born January 5, 2024 – 1 year, 8 months Tusa ♀ – born December 2, 1989 – 35 years, 9 months ☕ Support the channel: Sharing gorilla stories is my passion. If you’d like to help me keep these videos coming, Ko-fi is the best way—I get to keep more of your support, and there’s no signup needed. 💙 https://ko-fi.com/gregsgorillachronicles 🌍 Support gorilla conservation: Want to help protect gorillas and other endangered wildlife? Support AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. These institutions fund conservation efforts, provide exceptional animal care, and help western lowland gorillas survive in the wild. 🔗 https://www.aza.org/find-a-zoo-or-aqu... Hashtags: #GregsGorillaChronicles #WesternLowlandGorillas #ClevelandMetroparksZoo #SilverbackGorilla #GorillaFamily #GorillaBehavior #Freddy #Kebi #Mokolo #Nneka #Kayembe #Kunda #Jameela #Tusa #BabyGorilla #ZooLife #AnimalVideos #CuteAnimals #wildlifeconservation #PrimateCare #AZAZoos