Cutest picture ever? Gorilla 'tickles' newborn baby's feet at Chessington
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Here's a picture that could melt the hardest of hearts... a newborn baby Gorilla at Chessington Zoo has its feet tickled by its proud mother.
Chessington Zoo
Although its gender is yet to be determined, it is hoped that the new youngster will befriend its half brothers Mbula and Mwana, who were born to mothers Buu and Asili respectively.
James Mackie, Gorilla Keeper at Chessington Zoo, told Aol Travel: "We're absolutely delighted to be welcoming another young gorilla into the group. Shanga is new to motherhood, so it's been touching to see her bonding with her new arrival. She's even had a few pointers from her own mother, Shani.
Chessington Zoo
"With the school summer holidays now kicking off, as well as all the events around London this summer, we expect we'll have plenty of visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the new born."
This summer, Chessington is celebrating its own birthday, as the resort celebrates 25 years as a theme park.
Ooh and aah over more pics of the new baby gorilla here:
Chessington Zoo
Chessington Zoo
Chessington Zoo
Chessington Zoo
See more gorgeous baby animal pics here:
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