 Guy the Gorilla in 1958. | |
| Species | Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 1946 |
| Died | 8 June 1978 (aged 31–32) London Zoo, London, England |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Residence | London Zoo, London, England |
| Named after | Guy Fawkes Night |
Guy the Gorilla (1946–1978) was a western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) who was London Zoo's most famous resident and often profiled on children's TV shows and natural history productions. The exact day of Guy's birth was unknown, but his official birthday was set by the Zoo as May 30, and he received large numbers of cards each year.