We're not crying, you're crying – 12 months of Motema MO-ments to celebrate her first birthday! 🦍 Born on Aug. 8, 2024, Motema made history as the first gorilla ever born at the Zoo. Today we are marking this MO-mentus occasion with an enrichment for the whole troop. Share a birthday with this gorilla girl? Tag the DetroitZoo in your birthday story. And if you didn't have a chance to bring the birthday girl a gift, you can still donate your old cell phones and small electronics to Gorillas on the Line until Sept. 5! 💚 The money raised by recycling these used devices directly supports gorilla conservation initiatives in Africa. #DetroitZoo #Gorilla #FirstBirthday #ZooBorn #BabyAnimals