~18,989 Houstonians Helping to Save Gorillas and Chimpanzees!

Feb

2014

Posted on February 25, 2014June 28, 2015 by Martha Parker

We are up to 36 local Houston schools and organizations who are recycling cell phones to help save gorillas and chimpanzees in the wild! These 36 groups have an estimated 18,989 people participating to save apes in the wild!

Are you interested in participating in the 2014 Action for Apes Challenge? It’s easy and fun, and you get to save animals while you do it! Just check out our website to register your group.

Thank you to the following groups who are joining the Houston Zoo to help save animals in the wild through our Action for Apes Challenge:

Aldine 9th Grade School

APES classes at Jersey Village High School

Berry Elementary

Bruce Elementary

Calder Road Elementary

CLHS Roots & Shoots Club

Cy-Fair High School

Cypress Falls High School

Dabbs Elementary

De Zavala Elementary

Dickinson High School

Durham Elementary: Young Leaders in Action and Top Dogs Organization

Girl Scout Troop 9457

Hall Elementary

Hildebrandt Intermediate School

Hoffman Middle School

Holbrook Elementary

James DeAnda Elementary School

Jennie Reid Elementary

John and Shamarion Barber Middle School

KIPP ZENITH Academy

Lake Jackson Intermediate

Liestman Elementary

Lockhart Elementary School

Pack 76

Parkwood Elementary School

Robinson Elementary

Smith Middle School

Sneed Elementary

Stanley Elementary

Stovall Middle School

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and School

University of St. Thomas Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society

Walt Disney Elementary

W.C. Cunningham Middle school

Whole Foods Market Kirby

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We are mourning the loss of 34-year-old Western lowland gorilla, Zuri. The elderly gorilla was under treatment for severe gastrointestinal disease for the past few months, and after a full assessment of his quality of life, and the worsening of his disease despite treatment, the gorilla team and the veterinarians made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize the nearly 400-pound ape.

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There back in January and it was so awesome seeing these amazing animals

So sad to hear this. Him and the elephants are the reason I go to the Houston Zoo a lot. He will be missed. Thank you Houston Zoo Staff for doing your best to save him and many other animals.

I’m so impressed with how beloved Zuri was to so many. Hats off to Houston Zoo staff and volunteers for taking such great care of him.

So sorry to hear about Zuri's passing. Thank you to the Keepers, Staff and Veterinarians who take care Houston Zoo's Animals. You do a wonderful job.

Sending condolences from the Bronx. Those of us who worked with Zuri are saddened to hear the news. Thank you for giving him such great care.

I’m so sorry to hear the sad news. I remember seeing him at the Zoo since Congo opened. So blessed that another incredible animal was gracious enough to be taken care of by the Houston Zoo. Here are some photos I took that are precious to me and I’m sure have a ton of pictures yourself. But I just wanted to share the beauty.

God speed Zuri. My heart is saddened that I will no longer see you on my breaks in the zoo while in the park running. Truly a sad day for the Houston Zoo and the many friends of its residents.

My heart goes out to his keepers 😢 Thank you for taking such great care of him and making the best (and hardest) decision. ❤️

I am sad to hear the news, Zuri one of my favorite. He will be missed. Thank you Houston zoo for taking good care of him & all of the zoo animals. RIP Zuri.

So glad we were able to see Zuri throughout the years. Sweet soul. Peaceful presence. Will be missed from us Houstonians ☹

I am so very sorry. Zuri was a sweetheart. Thank you for taking care of him. I can't imagine how hard that was. I feel for the rest of the troop that I know will miss him.

Awwww, so sad! We have a magnet that he painted on our refrigerator. We will always be able to look at it and remember him.

Melissa remember what I said when we saw the caravan passing near the giraffe section????? I have he video!!! I knew it!!

I’m so sorry for your loss 😭 I know that his caregivers & others who loved him are mourning & I’m sure that he had a wonderful life full of purpose & that he impacted thousands of visitors as an ambassador for his species ♥️♥️♥️

So sorry to hear this Will. It's the most difficult part of our career, saying goodbye to those majestic beings that have entrusted us in their care. Rest peacefully Zuri ❤️

Oh no. I'm so sad to hear this. I used to volunteer in the primate section and my favorite part was seeing these gentle giants, especially Zuri. I'm so sorry.

Saddened to hear about Zuri. I was hoping he would recover. My condolences to this keeper and our zoo family. He will be missed💔

My family and I are so sad to hear about Zuri. Thank you to all of the staff for all of the loving care and attention they provide for all of the animals.

Sorry for your loss. Your keepers and staff should be proud of all the excellent care he was given over the years.

So sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with all of the amazing staff that looked after him and gave him such a fantastic life.

I'm so sorry for your loss, gorilla team. I know you guys loved him. I enjoyed meeting him the last time I visited Houston. He seemed like a sweet guy!

Not certain if this is Zuri...but, my son enjoys the gorillas the most at the Houston Zoo. He was sad to hear of Zuri's passing.

I remember him. Quite the character. While a bunch of crazy humans yelled and taunted him he looked at one of the female gorillas and rolled his eyes. Made me so happy

Am so sad he was my favorite gorilla am depress right now. He was a joy to look at. Sorry for the loss.

We thought the gorilla today was acting strange, I guess he was mourning his friend. He was at the glass with his face smashed against it. We thought he was watching us like we were tv, but he must have been sad. Rest In Peace

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