Ozoum

Ozoum (Ozzie) is a Sivlerback Western Lowland Gorilla who resides in Gorilla Habitat 1, Zoo Atlanta and is purported to be the the oldest male gorilla in the the world (however Old Bob may be older). Ozoum is also the oldest living male gorilla in North America since the death of Timmy in 2011. He is also the second oldest gorilla in North America, behind Helen. He has fathered 12 children and dislikes loud music. His favourite foods are cabbages and oranges, he communicates with his keepers using “reply” vocalizations and a series of characteristic raps on doors or windows. Ozoum is part of a group of notably old western lowland gorillas including Shamba and Choomba residing at Zoo Atlanta.