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Story summary
- Jock, the oldest male gorilla in the United Kingdom, died in 2025 at age 42, shortly after being relocated from Bristol Zoo to a new site near Cribbs Causeway.
- He had health issues common in older gorillas, and his condition declined rapidly, leading the zoo to euthanize him to ensure his comfort.
- Sarah Gedman, the zoo's mammal curator, emphasized Jock's legacy as a leader and ambassador for his species and highlighted the importance of conservation.
- Jock was born in France in 1983 and had been a key figure in the breeding program for critically endangered western lowland gorillas, fathering several infants during his time at the zoo.
