Louis (gorilla)
Louis in 2015 | |
| Species | Western lowland gorilla |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | May 12, 1999 St. Louis Zoo, US |
| Known for | Upright walking |
| Parents | Jabari (father) Nne (mother) |
| Weight | 204 kg (450 lb) |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Louis the Gorilla (born May 12, 1999) is a western lowland gorilla who is known for walking upright in order to avoid muddying his hands. A clip of Louis that was posted to the Philadelphia Zoo's Facebook page became popular and he gained international fame.