Vets at San Diego Zoo Safari Park care for iconic elderly gorilla, Winston

Veterinarians at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are providing geriatric care for one of the park's most famous animals, the silverback gorilla, Winston.

[@pibly7784]

God bless him. ❤❤

[@bxchicc7799]

I love Mr. Winston❤🦍 i have never met him in person, but he's such a majestic SilverBack! Wishing him a very long life

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

Aww Winston. He is such an amazing Silverback. He has taken care of his troop so well all of these years. I dont want to think about the days without Winston. It is incredibly sad and selfish of me to want him around forever especially if he's in pain . I know the day will come when we will all have to say goodbye to him. Im just grateful to the zoo for taking such great care of him and giving us 52 years with him. Love Winston so much ❤❤❤

[@eagleblack6254]

R.I.P. Mio dolcissimo amico, rimarrai per sempre nel mio cuore!🙏🌻❤😔 Ciao Winston!👑

[@heidibeam8909]

Rest in love sweet Winston 💔

[@AlinaWhitfield0510]

Winston is an amazing Silverback ❤❤

[@sylvie2519]

Love Winston. Thank you for taking care of Winston in his dotage

[@thersiagentry1806]

❤ love you. Winston ❤❤❤

[@mplussant]

…tears for my sweet, dear Winston…you will never be forgotten…

[@karenthompson8151]

A majority of these animals were born in captivity therefore they don’t know any difference. It’s not hard to understand that if they were born in the wild they would not have lived half the life they have been able to live with these wonderful zoos taking care of them. And yes their keepers truly care for them and give them the best life possible. Someone has to ensure that most of these animals would not exist from the poaching by humans or other habitat loss. I respect the fact zoos have these programs to allow them to breed to ensure that years to come we will have these animals alive and well in earth. Granted I also understand that there are some animals that are kept in terrible environments that are not suitable for them and they have a horrible life and I wish that was that circumstance. But this zoo treats their animals well and provide them with the best medical care possible

[@joegaito702]

Looks great for his age in gorilla years way to go they are very smart and intelligent animals always learning something new each day from the gorillas thanks god bless you guys you guys rock way to go feed him well he deserves it much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be amazed and proud way to go !!! Joe

[@BlackandProud350]

Love you Winston

[@whatevergoaway]

Winston I feel your pain

[@laurenurban3942]

Winston was born one year before Secretariat won the triple crown. That was a very long time ago.

[@eacomedy]

Oh wow this stings because me and my Dad used to visit Winston at the wild animal/safari park. My Dad has left Earth and apparently it is nearing time for Winston to do the same. For some reason it's hurting me to learn this today.

[@Mary-us8jb]

The average life span of a captive silver back is approximately 50 years.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

9 off springs???? WOW

[@RobynHood1021]

Hello news lady 😘😍

[@Cuban-Jo]

You ain’t lying

[@pattmahiney]

PLEASE don't shoot him 😭😭🙏

[@tomsimpson5317]

So sad they live their life in a cage

[@S1nforyou]

BAHAH I WAS THERE

[@chainsawshark7]

like overwatch?

[@danacastellano5838]

So sad!!

[@ChristineCole-kl4vu]

Imagine 50 plus years stuck with the same small view every day of your life and nothing to do,so very cruel and sad.

[@eagleblack6254]

Mister Winston vive attualmente con 8 femmine,tra mogli e figlie, ed è molto rispettato!

[@Cuban-Jo]

@eagleblack6254 a cage made of gold is still a cage