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Baby gorilla at KC Zoo celebrates first birthday

Posted at 4:33 PM, May 25, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-25 17:43:53-04

The Kansas City Zoo had reason to celebrate Wednesday. The youngest gorilla celebrated her first birthday! Masika was on born on Memorial Day 2015.

“We have a bunch of stuff going on,” said Josh Murray, animal supervisor at the Kansas City Zoo. “Some extra stuff they don’t normally get, so we’re trying to do it up.”

She is the first baby gorilla at the zoo in 40 years.

The gorillas enjoyed streamers, treats and snacks.

The young gorilla has already developed a distinct personality that is similar to her mother’s: outspoken and in charge.

“Masika has started to follow that role," said Murray. "She is a tough little girl, she'll display on exhibit, she'll do little, fake charges - adorable for 12-pound gorilla, not as much for a 400-pound gorilla."

The party will happen again on Saturday and Sunday at noon.

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