New! Meet the Gorillas: Family Life Inside the Troop

Join local wildlife storyteller Larry Flanagan for an uplifting multimedia presentation featuring the western lowland gorillas at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Through real video clips, photographs, and engaging storytelling, Larry introduces audiences to the troop’s silverback, devoted mothers, playful youngsters, and the matriarch who helps guide the family. Filmed right here in Northeast Ohio, this program offers a gentle and fascinating look at gorilla family life — how they communicate, raise their young, form bonds, and navigate daily routines. Along the way, attendees learn surprising insights about gorilla behavior and conservation. Larry has spent years documenting this remarkable troop and sharing their stories with community groups across the region. This presentation blends education, warmth, and local pride — perfect for animal lovers and lifelong learners.

Instructor: Larry Flanagan