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Brookfield Zoo welcomes new gorilla 'Jontu'

CHICAGO (CBS)-- The Brookfield Zoo is giving a warm welcome to the newest gorilla. 

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Jontu eating lettuce JoEllen Toler

Jontu, a western lowland gorilla, is 26-years-old and came from the Saint Louis Zoo in Missouri. He is currently getting acclimated to his new home.

His arrival comes as the zoo says goodbye to Zachary, a 7-year-old western lowland gorilla. 

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