Three male gorillas move into new San Antonio Zoo habitat Congo Falls

The population of Congo Falls, the new gorilla habitat at the San Antonio Zoo, just doubled.

Three male Western lowland gorillas — Shana, B’wenzi and Juba, all of whom are 23 years old — have moved in are settling into their home. They were transferred here from the Dallas Zoo.

The threesome will form a bachelor troop. They join female gorillas Andi, Merry and Anaka, the first group to arrive.

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Congo Falls opens to the public Dec. 13, though visitors may be able to catch glimpses of the gorillas all this week as the great apes get acclimated. They are the first gorillas to be housed at the San Antonio Zoo in 35 years.

“Shana, B’wenzi and Juba are incredible, and we are honored to welcome them to their new home in Congo Falls,” Tim Morrow, president & CEO of the San Antonio Zoo, said in a statement. “Their presence here strengthens global gorilla conservation efforts and allows us to inspire guests in powerful new ways. This bachelor group, together with the family group, will make Congo Falls one of the most exciting gorilla habitats in the country.”

The 2-acre site includes a 30-foot waterfall, a 70-foot tower and three distinct habitats.