# @detroitzoo on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNGTuErBHYt
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33215981-detroitzoo-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/603f0f6588.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-08-08T15:15:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Detroit Zoo (@DetroitZoo) — https://gondola.cc/DetroitZoo

## Caption

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

## Stats

- **Views:** 4,039
- **Likes:** 1,286
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- **Comments:** 20

## Tags

firstbirthday, zooborn, detroitzoo, gorilla, babyanimals

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