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Colorado's Cheyenne Mountain Zoo reveals name of baby gorilla

By Jennifer McRae

Updated on: October 16, 2025 / 5:39 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

Baby gorilla at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo now has a name

The baby gorilla at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has a name thanks to a fundraising naming contest. "Sully" is the name of the baby gorilla born in July.

Asha and her male baby gorilla. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

The public was invited to vote on one of three name choices and Sully won. The zoo said the name reflects a bright and furry character with a heart of gold.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Sully is the first gorilla baby born in 13 years at the zoo. The critically endangered Western Lowland gorilla male baby was born on July 21 to Asha and Goma.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.