Gorilla Exhibit
The zoo is planning on getting the three retired breeding gorillas at Melbourne Zoo, as these are not shown to the public and are located in the old Gorilla exhibit. The new public display Gorilla habitat will be a huge 10,000m2 sanctuary that features wide-open spaces, climbing structures and indoor facilities. Once operational, this new Gorilla facility at Werribee will enable Zoos Victoria to provide best-practice care for the Bachelor Gorillas and confirm the organisation's reputation as a world leader in Gorilla management. The Victorian Government recently gave $1.5m to support the construction of this $2.2m facility, and Zoos Victoria Foundation is seeking public support to help raise the remaining $700,000 through the Gorillas in the West campaign. It has also been stated that Chimpanzees also will be coming to Werribee. Melbourne Zoo moved their Chimpanzees to Taronga Zoo 10 years ago. In 2010, the Zoo made national headlines over the Gorilla enclosure when popular comedy duo Hamish & Andy dressed in Gorilla suits and played with radio controlled cars and golf clubs as part of a television special. Some viewers believed the Zoo to be attempting to con them and complained.
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