Zoo Gorilla Befriends Bunny

Samantha and Panda: New friends. Photo by: Greg Wohlford/Erie Times-News

The Erie Zoo in Pennsylvania houses an unusual pair of friends. Samantha, a 47-year-old western lowland gorilla, had been without a pal since the death of Rudy, a male gorilla, in 2005.

Zoo keepers decided she was too old to be paired with another gorilla, so they introduced her to Panda, a Dutch rabbit, in February.

According to zoo director Cindy Kreider, “To have something sharing their space that they can observe and interact with is always going to be beneficial.”

The two get along well. Samantha gently pets Panda and shares her food.

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4 Responses to “Zoo Gorilla Befriends Bunny”

1. the bunns Says:
   March 11th, 2012 at 10:38 pm

   The joy of bunny knows no limits!

2. Jacki - Small Pet Select Says:
   March 19th, 2012 at 5:05 pm

   How adorable is that. Bunny stories such as these are great, and make us realize (as if we needed any confirmation) what wonderful pets they make. This is another story that will make you go warm and fuzzy inside about out furry friends – http://smallpetselect.com/blog/rabbit-guide/who-needs-dogs-try-a-sheep-rabbit

3. kaykayanne Says:
   March 31st, 2012 at 8:51 pm

   aww so cute

4. John Chanellor Says:
   April 16th, 2012 at 4:31 am

   Great post, and a very unlikely pair! It’s amazing how animals get on that you couldn’t ever imagine! Great picture as well!

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