The story of Binti Jua: The gorilla who stunned the world

In a world full of chaos and uncertainty, there are moments that remind us of the profound bond we share with all living creatures.

One such moment happened over two decades ago at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois, when Binti Jua, a 160-pound female gorilla, displayed an incredible act that touched the hearts of millions.

The unlikely hero

On a warm summer afternoon in 1996, a 3-year-old boy’s day at the zoo took a terrifying turn. As the child climbed a barrier surrounding the gorilla enclosure, he fell 25 feet to the ground below, injuring himself severely.Continue reading…