Gigi (1959-2009)

Gigi (1959 - 17th September 2009) was a western lowland gorilla who resided at Berlin Zoo from her capture in 1962 for 47 years until her death in 2009. At the time of her death, she was one of the oldest gorillas in Germany and Europe. She was a longtime companion of Fatou, who would later became the oldest known living gorilla and the oldest known gorilla ever.