A baby gorilla at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo, rejected by its mother, is being relocated to another zoo after attempts to find him a surrogate mother failed. The situation has sparked a creative response in the form of a poem, reflecting on the young gorilla’s fate.
Despite the zoo’s best efforts, three other gorilla mothers did not accept the baby. As a result, the decision was made to transfer him to a different facility, where it is hoped he will receive the care he needs.
The poem, penned in response to the situation, offers a humorous yet poignant commentary on the baby gorilla’s plight, questioning the fairness of the move and the roles of both gorilla parents in the young one’s life.
From Woodland Park Zoo to a New Beginning: A Baby Gorilla’s Journey
At Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo, a sad tale is told,
Of a baby gorilla who will soon be off to another fold.
His mother, uninterested, turned him away,
And three other moms refused to let him stay.
The staff tried their best, but it was all in vain,
So the baby gorilla will be on a plane.
To a zoo where a new mom might take him in,
Hoping this time, a bond will begin.
Is this what we call fairness? A mother’s neglect?
Why should the baby be the one they eject?
And what of his father, is he not around?
Or is he just another parent who can’t be found?
The baby gorilla’s future remains unclear,
As he leaves behind a home he thought dear.
But as he embarks on this uncertain flight,
We hope he finds a family to make things right.
The poem concludes with a mix of humor and concern, reflecting the emotional complexities of the situation. It also raises broader questions about the challenges faced by animals in captivity, particularly when parental care is lacking.
While the poem may be lighthearted, the reality for the baby gorilla is a serious one, and the zoo is working to ensure that his new environment will provide the care and attention he needs.