Melbourne zoo investigating shock death of Kimya the western lowland gorilla

Zoos Victoria says staff are ‘devastated’ following the unexpected death of Kimya, a gorilla at Melbourne zoo. Photograph: Zoos Victoria

Vets at Melbourne zoo are investigating the sudden death of Kimya, a 20-year-old western lowland gorilla.

In a statement, Zoos Victoria said the gorilla’s death was “unexpected” and that staff were “devastated” at the news.