A western lowland baby gorilla female was born recently at the zoo to mother Amanda, 37, and father Vip, 28. According to gorilla keeper staff, Amanda is showing excellent maternal care. "She's holding the infant close and keeping her warm, fed and clean, all expected behaviors of a healthy mother gorilla," said General Curator Dr. Nancy Hawkes. "And the infant is gripping her mother firmly, nursing and vocalizing, all signs of being healthy. There is a very strong maternal-infant bond." All the gorillas in the group are very interested in the newborn, especially Amanda and Vip's other two daughters, 9-year-old Ngozi and 5-year-old Calaya.