Oldest of zoo gorillas turns 57 at Columbus

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The first gorilla born in a zoo isturning 57 with a celebration
broadcast live to online viewers from hercentral Ohio home.The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says the
femalewestern lowland gorilla, named Colo, will celebrate her birthday Sundaywith a yogurt-frosted cake
made of peanut butter, applesauce, honey andshredded carrots. The zoo says its website will stream video
of Coloreceiving the cake and other gifts filled with treats such as berriesand tomatoes.Colo was born
at the zoo in 1956. Officials there say she is the oldest gorilla in any zoo.Colo is a mother of three.
Her family tree includes more than two dozen descendants living at zoos across the
country.___Online:Colo’s birthday video: http://birthdays.columbuszoo.org/coloCopyright
2013 The Associated Press. All rightsreserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten
orredistributed.COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The first gorilla born in a zoo isturning 57 with a celebration
broadcast live to online viewers from hercentral Ohio home.The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says the
femalewestern lowland gorilla, named Colo, will celebrate her birthday Sundaywith a yogurt-frosted cake
made of peanut butter, applesauce, honey andshredded carrots. The zoo says its website will stream video
of Coloreceiving the cake and other gifts filled with treats such as berriesand tomatoes.Colo was born
at the zoo in 1956. Officials there say she is the oldest gorilla in any zoo.Colo is a mother of three.
Her family tree includes more than two dozen descendants living at zoos across the
country.___Online:Colo’s birthday video: http://birthdays.columbuszoo.org/coloCopyright
2013 The Associated Press. All rightsreserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten
orredistributed.

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