&sq=&lang=&file=File:Samson_the_gorilla.jpg) Samson in his enclosure | |
| Species | Western lowland |
|---|---|
| Breed | Gorilla |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | Samson Captured 1949 Wild Born |
| Died | November 27, 1981 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US |
| Resting place | Donated to Science |
| Known for | Milwaukee Zoo Main Attraction |
| Residence | Milwaukee County Zoo |
| Parent(s) | Unknown |
| Offspring | None |
| Weight | 652 lb (296 kg) |
Samson (1949–1981) was a male silverback western lowland gorilla given to the Washington Park Zoo in Milwaukee Wisconsin by the Pabst Brewing Company. Samson reached a weight of 652 lb (296 kg) and lived alone in a glass enclosure. He often hit the windows in frustration and managed to break the glass four times. He was moved to the Milwaukee County Zoo in 1959, and quickly became the main attraction.[1] Samson was one of the largest gorillas in captivity.[2]
- ^ "Milwaukee's Menagerie: Samson the Gorilla". mpl. MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ "North Point Lighthouse presents "Milwaukee County Zoo," a fascinating and fun look back at the history of one of the finest zoos in the country and its most famous resident, Samson the gorilla". urbanmilwaukee. Urban Milwaukee, Inc. Retrieved 22 June 2019.