Baby Gorilla: The Aussie Zookeeper Who Is Raising A Desperately Ill Baby Gorilla

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • For zookeeper Chad Staples, his own four kids have somewhat prepared him for the very special bundle of joy that’s suddenly turned up on his doorstep. Chris is caring for a desperately ill baby gorilla and nursing him back to health.
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  • @RuthPreach
    @RuthPreach Год назад +328

    The fact that the silverback stepped in and assumed responsibility for the infant when the mother couldn't was what made me teary eyed. What a wonderful daddy!

    • @littledikkins2253
      @littledikkins2253 Год назад +31

      Almost all silverbacks are good fathers.

    • @mark6302
      @mark6302 Год назад +23

      Gorillas are noble

    • @freshlycannedwater
      @freshlycannedwater Год назад +15

      @@littledikkins2253 rip harambe

    • @littledikkins2253
      @littledikkins2253 Год назад +1

      @@freshlycannedwater That was sad, they should have darted him.

    • @Charlotte-r
      @Charlotte-r Год назад

      Hey Ruth, did you know that Kipenzi (mom) is Haoko's half-sister? Small gorilla world, eh?

  • @marinamartinez6886
    @marinamartinez6886 Год назад +166

    What a privilege it must be to care for these amazing creatures! 💕

    • @kygal
      @kygal Год назад +6

      My dream job! 🥰

  • @CeltycSparrow
    @CeltycSparrow Год назад +11

    This baby gorilla is literally sucking his thumb like a human baby would. He is so beautiful. I hope he was able to thrive.

  • @jennifersmith3245
    @jennifersmith3245 Год назад +88

    You can just see how much the zookeeper absolutely loves and is bonded with that little cutie pie. I swear I could feel the love he has towards the baby gorilla right through the computer screen.

  • @virginiaviola5097
    @virginiaviola5097 Год назад +59

    Having watched father gorillas at various zoos around the world it really isn’t surprising that Dad stepped in when Mum wasn’t doing well. Father gorillas are really amazing, protective, nurturing and gentle. Humans can learn a lot from them.

  • @srikarallena
    @srikarallena Год назад +19

    There is higher place in heaven for people who take care of animals.

  • @Sammy-kn2nb
    @Sammy-kn2nb Год назад +84

    EVERY baby gorilla that comes into this world is a precious gift. What an amazing job he and the staff did to get him past those critical moments so early in his life. Baby is so cute and looks so healthy. So happy that the little guy is a fighter. Can't wait to see him continue to grow into a handsome Silverback like his father.

  • @cindymoore322
    @cindymoore322 Год назад +60

    That must be one one of the most rewarding jobs in life. Good job team!

  • @toddwilliams1380
    @toddwilliams1380 Год назад +40

    This zookeeper has got the best job on the planet!! To be able to take care of this baby is a privilege. Awesome job by the way!! 🦍🦍

  • @kirstenkemp5962
    @kirstenkemp5962 Год назад +21

    This man is so lucky he gets to care for such a beautiful baby!🥲💙

  • @strawberryseeds
    @strawberryseeds Год назад +6

    Baby gorillas are the most beautiful creatures ever ❤

    • @Dirty_Squirrell
      @Dirty_Squirrell 4 месяца назад

      Baby beavers and baby sea otters are fairly cute, too. Look up Joey the sea otter's baby videos. Omgoodness!

  • @erinnfitzgerald6257
    @erinnfitzgerald6257 Год назад +23

    Wow, he was very pale! Thanks to everyone who cared for this baby, especially his human dad 💜

  • @keeleyg2636
    @keeleyg2636 Год назад +8

    Two good dads, daddy gorilla and daddy human.

  • @carolineullrich7323
    @carolineullrich7323 Год назад +3

    What a wonderful job his human dad is doing with this baby. Job well done

  • @Sandrastruyck
    @Sandrastruyck Год назад +31

    Aww, look at that sweet hungry baby. Big bright eyes,so CUTE! 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @darrenyoung3102
    @darrenyoung3102 Год назад +16

    Just like a human baby, but let's be real here, way way cuter. ❤

    • @Dirty_Squirrell
      @Dirty_Squirrell 4 месяца назад

      I caught myself thinking the same thing!😅

  • @suzette1044
    @suzette1044 Год назад +46

    Hope there is continued follow up on this precious gorilla baby. I pray he goes back to his family soon
    and they accept him and give him their loving care. That gentleman raising him so far has done an excellent job and I admire his dedication and that of all who have had a hand in saving this precious baby
    gorilla. Texas. USA

  • @abe147
    @abe147 Год назад +45

    Total cuteness 🫠💞💞 So happy he's getting the excellent care from your dedicated team. Bravo

  • @BunnyQueen97
    @BunnyQueen97 Год назад +42

    It’s kind of incredible that they brought in a team of human baby doctors to take care of this gorilla, goes to show how closely related we really are!

  • @MsPinkpeppermint
    @MsPinkpeppermint Год назад +26

    Amazing story! The gorilla baby is gorgeous

  • @leannhobbs994
    @leannhobbs994 Год назад +30

    THIS LITTLE GORILLA IS SO CUTE. THANK YAL FOR TAKING GOOD CARE OF THIS LITTLE BABY. BECAUSE OF YAL HE WILL HAVE A HAPPY LONG LIFE.

  • @kp8381
    @kp8381 Год назад +23

    What a wonderful man to step in and care for the baby plus the vet team. I hope he thrives and gets back with his gorilla family.
    ❤️🦍

    • @shellos8
      @shellos8 8 месяцев назад

      He's now living with his foster mum. He's doing very well.

  • @annettekelly8161
    @annettekelly8161 Год назад +17

    I would happily give my everything to help and love that little guy. That would be a dream come true. ❤

  • @angel12boucher17
    @angel12boucher17 Год назад +8

    This man is amazing….I love him

  • @FoggyDay196
    @FoggyDay196 Год назад +25

    That dear, sweet baby. ❤️ Thank you for your dedication, love, and expertise.

  • @sonjavandam1306
    @sonjavandam1306 Год назад +12

    His grandfather Kibabu was a legend.🦍 Well done Kipenzi, he is beautiful...

  • @CFL641
    @CFL641 Год назад +4

    OH.. so lucky to save this baby.., Mercy..,!

  • @Liz_678
    @Liz_678 Год назад +24

    You all did a great job saving this baby👏🏻👍🏻❤️. You make a great daddy❤️. I am so impressed with the care you gave this gorilla baby. You two are forever bonded.

  • @marjie4102
    @marjie4102 Год назад +6

    Qu’elle chance il a de pouvoirs sauvés et nourrir ce petit Gorille❤ J’aime les Gorilles depuis mes 6ans. Ils me fascinent, ils sont si majestueux

  • @larisamusina3016
    @larisamusina3016 Год назад +46

    Как можно его не любить? Прелестный малыш!

  • @marlarice3829
    @marlarice3829 Год назад +3

    What a heartwarming story. He wanted to play with the human baby. Thank you all for your love ❤and expertise in caring for this precious gift of God

  • @fj2201
    @fj2201 Год назад +17

    I hope they get him back with them as soon as safely possible, because it is quite clear that his dad and grandma want him.

    • @sonjavandam1306
      @sonjavandam1306 Год назад +1

      Don't you mean mom.

    • @fj2201
      @fj2201 Год назад +1

      @@sonjavandam1306 No. They'd indicated that mom lost interest after he was taken; but I hope they are working with all three of them actively to get that baby back with them as soon as possible. It would be awful to think that the same disconnection could happen with Kauis and his family as did with Gentaro and his as a result of human intervention. It seems he is out of danger health-wise, so unless something else is going on ... some other unknown/unreported problems, why not release him back into the care of his family? Other keepers have done this when there was a problem of some sort with the infant and a subsequent mother-baby bond was impaired; they trained a surrogate to take over. In this case, they said father, Kisane, has displayed a non-traditional interest, so they could work with him as well. At any rate, he's so adorable; so I look forward to the day we get to see him interact with his relatives--- safely, of course.

    • @bridgetmonica31
      @bridgetmonica31 Год назад +2

      ​@@fj2201 I have asked that question, but no body answers...Kaius looks chubby, I wouldn't mind betting he will keep him away until he is weaned..I wonder I'd chad has become too over invested, he should be not the only one,looking after kaius,,,.The family are very interested, and I think the humans are being unfair...Perhaps kaius draws more money I'd customers can get up close to a man holding this baby ape, as opposed to him being with his family, who may not even being him out of the house bit...Follow the money I reckon, as it is very obvious kaius is now healthier than most infants..All they let him do is a look behind bars at the family, but I think that is just so they can say..see we are doing it slowly...

    • @fj2201
      @fj2201 Год назад +1

      @@bridgetmonica31 I'm concerned too at this point. Most of us are on the outside looking from afar and can mainly only speculate about what's going on there, but his family is missing all the highlights of his first year--- all the moments of precious cuddling and bonding as we would as fellow intelligent creatures. Again, unless there is some unseen danger, little Kaius and his family need to be reunited sooner than later. Hopefully, they've already been training them to bring him to get the bottle. What I'd really love to see these institutions start doing in cases of medical interventions is to work with mother gorillas to keep their milk flowing via the kind of pumps human women use during times of separation. They could freeze the nutrient-rich milk for the baby until they can be reunited.

  • @loriray487
    @loriray487 Год назад +11

    Awe....that is adorable. Poor baby being sick. Hope he gets 2 feeling better soon. Such a gorgeous animal! 🥰💕😍💖🙂

  • @blancaespinosa3086
    @blancaespinosa3086 Год назад +6

    Spanish
    I follow Chad on Instagram, but I hadn't seen this video. The Zoo is doing a wonderful job and Chad is an excellent foster mom/dad to this little angel. Thank you, Chad.

  • @normacotter3377
    @normacotter3377 Год назад +3

    He is the most beautiful baby. Hugs and kisses

  • @CarolinasSweetTea
    @CarolinasSweetTea Год назад +13

    I would have the most difficult time releasing baby kias back to the wild after taking care of him like this! I'm attached to animals and I would wanna keep him but I know he's going to get bigger and has to return to his natural habitat but my God he is cute 🫶 I love it

    • @shellos8
      @shellos8 Год назад +1

      He won't be going to the wild. But he'll live the best life he possibly can at the zoo with his family.

  • @Sunshine-nh4yk
    @Sunshine-nh4yk 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for caring! Much appreciated! 😁❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @shawnatwood4653
    @shawnatwood4653 Год назад +3

    He's beautiful!

  • @dragonwithagirltattoo598
    @dragonwithagirltattoo598 Год назад +14

    I’m curious to know when he will be able to be with the other gorillas? Great job with this little one ❤

  • @nancydemusz9745
    @nancydemusz9745 8 месяцев назад +1

    What a terrific person . What beautiful creatures yhey sre

  • @kimlee1416
    @kimlee1416 Год назад +2

    So beautiful to see the baby gorilla. He's gorgeous.

  • @lillianmartin4562
    @lillianmartin4562 Год назад +4

    Thank you for caring for them.

  • @carolynthornton8017
    @carolynthornton8017 Год назад +1

    IN MY VIEW
    It is always a comfort to me seeing the tender and loving side animal caregivers have for their charges. They genuinely love them.

  • @cuidemoslanaturaleza7326
    @cuidemoslanaturaleza7326 Год назад +8

    Gracias por un trabajo tan maravilloso cuidando a los gorilas!

  • @Aniara380
    @Aniara380 Год назад +1

    The eyes of innocence. How can you not love them.😊

  • @hildamaine8319
    @hildamaine8319 Год назад +2

    Thank you 😊 for saving that beautiful creature.

  • @greg5176
    @greg5176 6 месяцев назад

    Gorillas are awesome creatures.

  • @nikoreality-n5n
    @nikoreality-n5n Год назад

    my sweetheart , I want to hug him.

  • @tinyl9599
    @tinyl9599 Год назад +3

    It's extremely sad that his mom rejected him, but I'm happy he is doing better. I hope his family does allow him back in the group.

    • @cecileroy557
      @cecileroy557 Год назад

      His mother didn't reject him. She wasn't feel very well & was going to have t have an operation to remove her placenta. The silverback sensed the mom wasn't well and took the baby pretty soon after birth.
      The baby had had no nourishment for the 14 hours he as with his father.

    • @tinyl9599
      @tinyl9599 Год назад

      @@cecileroy557 thanx, ya I was falling asleep watching that and I guess I jumbled up and missed a lot 😂. Your comment made me rewatch though 🙂

  • @CA-cg3uf
    @CA-cg3uf Год назад +3

    He is a cutie, been following him.

  • @doreenwyatt6409
    @doreenwyatt6409 7 месяцев назад +1

    What a cute story I love ❤️ gorillas 🦍 they are beautiful and so human like the handler is cute too

  • @Kyra_of_Kerkyra
    @Kyra_of_Kerkyra Год назад +1

    For me it's dream to take care of a gorilla baby. How lucky this young man is! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @nata3467
    @nata3467 Год назад

    I am head of heels in love with this little baby

  • @karendamian8456
    @karendamian8456 11 месяцев назад

    Chad you are so Awesome to Raise the Baby, The Zoo Should be Blessed to have a Worker, Like you, Awesome work that's what people call unconditional love for there Job, please send website to make donations to your zoo...

  • @And...ow3ch
    @And...ow3ch Год назад

    Omgeee! He acts like it’s his baby 🥹

  • @MsElenaPM
    @MsElenaPM 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love that cousin of us.

  • @melaniemiller3351
    @melaniemiller3351 Год назад +3

    Thank you!! Hes so precious

  • @reuterromain1054
    @reuterromain1054 Год назад

    What a wonderful lovestory between a dad and his adopted Gorilla-baby.

  • @margaritamarcucci2499
    @margaritamarcucci2499 Год назад +1

    I hope that he is always secure and protected and healthy. Good Job!!

  • @worldpeace3958
    @worldpeace3958 Год назад +2

    O mine, you are all great people!❤❤🙏
    Really kind doing all your best for saving this so cute little one 🦍
    Thank you🙏

  • @diannenicholas4086
    @diannenicholas4086 Год назад +4

    Beautiful 😍 thanks to all of you especially the main carer.
    God luck xx ❤️

  • @bettythompson7177
    @bettythompson7177 Год назад +9

    Adorable ❤

  • @lyncheeseman
    @lyncheeseman Год назад +1

    What a precious baby gorilla, so glad he was save. Dad helped keeping him warm. The bits shown of their enclosure doesn’t look that big….

  • @betestefani1578
    @betestefani1578 Год назад +11

    Muito fofinho o bebê 👶
    Parabéns ao pessoal do Zoo em cuidar do bem estar dos animais. 🦍❣🦍

  • @mel.natureza
    @mel.natureza 6 месяцев назад

    Great people doing great job for lovely animals❤

  • @fablb9006
    @fablb9006 Год назад

    It is always emotional to see how similar great apes are with us

  • @bennievanniekerk2761
    @bennievanniekerk2761 10 месяцев назад

    Thankyou❤

  • @M.Luisapereira
    @M.Luisapereira Год назад +3

    Magnifique,ces petits yeux intelligents !!!❤

  • @da1latinbeauty
    @da1latinbeauty Год назад +2

    Thank you 🙏.

  • @sheilagarrido8204
    @sheilagarrido8204 Год назад +2

    Marvelous, Magnificent. Great achievement. Heartwarming 😘

  • @anamartins3223
    @anamartins3223 Год назад +1

    I would love to have that job!!

  • @nancydemusz9745
    @nancydemusz9745 8 месяцев назад

    What a cutie . Great job.

  • @donkinzett3961
    @donkinzett3961 Год назад

    You very lucky man,what a great story

  • @Gagana4899
    @Gagana4899 Год назад

    God bless you all !

  • @RLF1
    @RLF1 Год назад +1

    Love this story. ❤What a great Daddy Mom.

  • @evelynsharland3030
    @evelynsharland3030 Год назад

    So very precious!

  • @oldcatlover
    @oldcatlover Год назад

    Good for the zoo guy❤! A worthy job, caring for the endangered.

  • @stevesteiner6844
    @stevesteiner6844 Год назад +3

    People who say "These animals should be in the wild and not imprisoned in a zoo" yeah absolutely but they don't realize that zoos help to conserve species. Something species wouldn't even exist anymore if not for zoos. Also it's better than being hunted by poachers. Zoos release animals back into the wild too.

    • @elliesouza717
      @elliesouza717 Год назад

      People who say those things don't actually give a damn about animals. It just makes them feel better about themselves

    • @stevesteiner6844
      @stevesteiner6844 Год назад

      @@elliesouza717 That's so true.

  • @carolineullrich7323
    @carolineullrich7323 Год назад

    A JOB WELL DONE daddy Chad, and everyone else involved. Ignor the do gooders who complain. We can't please everyone. The only worry is this Is precious baby❤

  • @CheshireCat6639
    @CheshireCat6639 Год назад

    GULP...heart warming to watch, my fave primates EVER.❤..ty for your love and attention to this sad beginning ...how adorable ❤

  • @mlublansky
    @mlublansky Год назад +3

    Omg how cute is that awesome job

  • @me12988
    @me12988 Год назад +2

    God bless you all

  • @ΑντωνηςΜανωλαγκας

    Beautiful

  • @momspaghetti420
    @momspaghetti420 Год назад +1

    3:37 wow i wasn’t expecting them to actually use a gorillaz song !! lol i love the band gorillaz

  • @yf4012
    @yf4012 Год назад

    Dear little Love!🥰

  • @mchevre
    @mchevre Год назад +6

    Very interesting how in these situations human neonatal physicians are more useful than veterinarians due to the overwhelming similarity between all baby great apes (humans included).

    • @Jmacdonald2386
      @Jmacdonald2386 Год назад +3

      That is an incredibly good point, I never thought about it but makes perfect sense

  • @mariafletcher6603
    @mariafletcher6603 Год назад +2

    You lucky bugger. You've done a fantastic job. now he's got a fighting chance in life to show he's dominence in the group and maybe he'll be a dad to one day. Many moons ago I work at whipsnade wildlife zoo. Just maintaining the ground in the winter and summer months. nothing else. But just go to the zoo every day to see all these wonderful animals. Was a experience I'll never forget. If me surcomstances hadn't changed at that time I'd still be there volenteering. so many memories to. luv'd it. b Safe take care across the pond in Oz. from 🇬🇧👍👍 an old cockney gal

  • @George-xq2iw
    @George-xq2iw Год назад +1

    Priceless.

  • @yvonnecole5721
    @yvonnecole5721 Год назад

    Omgoodness,i would love to take care of him ❤❤❤
    I just can't take just how precious he is 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @syuntetsugandhi947
    @syuntetsugandhi947 Год назад +1

    凄く可愛い、人間のような赤ちゃん!💐👼

  • @IaneHowe
    @IaneHowe Год назад +1

    Welcome to Motherhood. Every woman that has had a child does every day including his own mom. But I'm glad he's doing it.

  • @margritkaminsky1470
    @margritkaminsky1470 Год назад

    Looks so human.

  • @CurtisAClark
    @CurtisAClark Год назад

    Thats beautiful my friends, thats the most incredible story i have seen in a long time.

  • @michelebriere9569
    @michelebriere9569 Год назад +1

    OMG he's so cute!

  • @marthanava2174
    @marthanava2174 11 месяцев назад

    Mi admiración al señor quisiera estar allí para colaborar con el beby Horila divino❤

  • @JMJ4444-f2n
    @JMJ4444-f2n Год назад +6

    So adorable 🥰❤️

  • @itstuff4744
    @itstuff4744 Год назад

    So sweet !

  • @infinitejest441
    @infinitejest441 Год назад

    Those big brown eyes ❤🦍

  • @pamelacox4103
    @pamelacox4103 Год назад +2

    Hes so cute

  • @bxchicc7799
    @bxchicc7799 Год назад +1

    He's soooo adorable. Ugh, i love him❤️🦍❤️🦍❤️