Wait Until You See What the Mangabeys Do to This Baby Gorilla!

Makongo, a young western lowland gorilla at GaiaZoo in the Netherlands, has formed an unlikely friendship with a group of playful black crested mangabeys, and their hilarious interactions had us laughing throughout our visit. In this video, you'll watch Makongo wrestle, chase, tumble, and play with his energetic mangabey friends. From playful wrestling matches to mangabeys hitching rides on his back, these youngsters never seem to run out of ways to entertain themselves. Makongo's life began with tragedy when he lost his mother, Tamidol, at just four months old. Thankfully, he was lovingly cared for by his grandmother, Dalila, along with support from other members of the gorilla troop. Today, this happy, energetic two-year-old is thriving. You'll also catch a brief glimpse of GaiaZoo's newest gorilla, baby Makhaya, who was born to Zola on January 1, 2026. She's still too young to join in Makongo's adventures, but we'll be sharing a dedicated video featuring Makhaya very soon. If you enjoy watching gorillas, monkeys, and heartwarming animal friendships, you're in the right place! ► Watch more gorilla videos here:    • Gorilla Videos   ► Subscribe for more sweet animal adventures:    / @oursweettravels   Thank you for watching and for supporting Our Sweet Travels! 👍 Like the video if it made you smile! 🔔 Subscribe for more sweet animal adventures! 🌍 Thanks for watching! We're Beth and Jim from @OurSweetTravels. 🧳 Visit our travel blog: OurSweetTravels.com 💖 Want to support our channel? Your enthusiasm for our channel fuels our travels! If you're able, a contribution via PayPal at https://paypal.me/BethOurSweetTravels directly helps us cover the costs of visiting new zoos and creating more of the content you love. We're so grateful for your support! When asked, "What's This For," on PayPal, be sure to let us know you are supporting our channel. Thanks! 🦍 Filmed at the GaiaZoo in the Netherlands 📷 Filmed with: Canon R7 Camera (#ad - I earn a commission if you use these links) https://amzn.to/3YUnZVw Lens: https://amzn.to/44fsIou 🐾 Support Animal Conservation Join an AZA-accredited zoo. With 230+ zoos across the U.S., your membership supports world-class care and global conservation. Learn more at AZA.org. #Gorilla #BabyGorilla #WesternLowlandGorilla #GaiaZoo #Mangabey #Monkey #AnimalFriends #Wildlife #ZooAnimals #GorillaVideo