Baby Gorillas Wrestling… Mokolo Steps In 🦍 #gorillas

In this lively 11-minute moment at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the young gorillas are fully in the mood for play — and today, it’s all about wrestling. Kayembe, Jameela, and Kunda take turns tumbling, chasing, and testing each other’s strength in a series of energetic play sessions. What starts as fun quickly turns into nonstop action, with Kayembe right in the middle of it all. Close by, silverback Mokolo keeps a steady watch over the group. His presence is calm but constant — a reminder that even during play, there are limits. At one point, the energy between Kayembe and Kunda builds just enough for Mokolo to step in and break things up, restoring order in an instant. Moments like this offer a fascinating look at how young gorillas learn boundaries through play, and how the silverback quietly maintains balance within the troop. 🦍 Filmed at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 🎙️ Observed and shared by Larry’s Animal Safari 🎉 Gorilla Birthday Roll Call 🎉 Here’s the Cleveland troop and their special days: 🦍 Mokolo – July 10, 1987 · Silverback & proud dad 👩‍🦳 Fredrika – June 5, 1974 · Beloved foster mom & gentle leader 👩‍🍼 Nneka – Sept 23, 1998 · Kayembe’s birth mom 💚 Kebi Moyo – Jan 13, 1991 · Quiet, watchful, strong maternal heart ✨ Tusa – Dec 2, 1989 · Shy and sensitive, often on her own 👶 Kayembe – Oct 26, 2021 · Cleveland’s first gorilla birth 🍼 Jameela – Jan 5, 2024 · First baby gorilla born via C-section at Fort Worth Zoo 🐣 Kunda – July 19, 2023 · Playful baby girl, adored by mom Kebi #BabyGorilla #ClevelandZoo #GorillaFamily #ZooLife #GorillaPlaytime #GorillaLove #LarrysAnimalSafari #AnimalLovers #WildlifeMoments #Gorillafamilie #Tierkinder #ゴリラ #ベビーゴリラ #クリーブランド動物園 #PlayfulGorillas #GorillaBath #ZooMoments 💚 Love baby gorillas as much as we do? Subscribe to Larry’s Animal Safari for heartwarming gorilla moments, family bonding, and behind-the-scenes zoo life from expert care teams. 📺 Watch more baby gorilla stories and troop updates here:    / @larrysanimalsafari   🦍 Every view brings more awareness to these amazing animals. Let’s inspire compassion and curiosity — one video at a time. About Larry’s Animal Safari: What began during the pandemic with one baby gorilla has grown into a global community. I’m a one-person operation filming, editing, and sharing emotional stories from Cleveland, Columbus, and other zoos — bringing you closer to gorillas, orangutans, and more. 📌 All opinions or views expressed are my own.