Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, dies at age 61. (Zoo Atlanta)ATLANTA - The world’s oldest male gorilla has died.
Zoo Atlanta said Ozzie was found deceased by his care team on Tuesday. He was 61.Veterinarians do not yet know the cause of Ozzie’s death, but said he did show a decrease in appetite last Thursday.
The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams were providing him with supportive care to encourage him to eat and drink."This is a devastating loss for Zoo Atlanta.
While we knew this time would come someday, that inevitability does nothing to stem the deep sadness we feel at losing a legend," said Raymond B.