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Remembering Bom Bom
Remembering Bom Bom
It saddens Oklahoma City Zoo officials to announce the death of a Western lowland gorilla on Monday, June 25. Bom Bom, a 36-year-old silverback died after going into cardiac arrest.
For more information about Bom Bom, click here.
Please enjoy this collection of Bom Bom's photos. If you would like to share your memories and thoughts about Bom Bom, please go to the Zoo’s Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/okczoobg.Your photos and memories are welcome.
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