Louis (gorilla)

Louis
Louis in 2015
SpeciesWestern lowland gorilla
SexMale
Born (1999-05-12) May 12, 1999
St. Louis Zoo, US
Known forUpright walking
ParentsJabari (father)
Nne (mother)
Weight204 kg (450 lb)
Height183 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.