At a Glance · AI-generated

Disney's Animal Kingdom introduced Bakari, a new male silverback gorilla, to its gorilla family beginning in mid-July 2026. After the gorilla enclosure temporarily closed for the introduction process, Bakari was integrated with the existing troop and debuted publicly on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail by late July. The new silverback assumes a leadership role within the family group at the Walt Disney World attraction.