The baby gorilla was rejected by its mum, had to be transferred to the Cincinnati Zoo

Mar 1, 2013 20:21 GMT  ·  By

The cute-looking baby gorilla in this video has been recently transferred to the Cincinnati Zoo, whose employees are now doing their best in trying to act as its surrogate family.

As explained in the video, the baby gorilla was abandoned by its mother shortly after being born and, had it not been for the Cincinnati Zoo staff's being ready and willing to take it under their care, the animal had little chances at survival.

In order to help the baby gorilla grow accustomed to its new surroundings and its new family, these people have to dress in gorilla-like outfits and even mimic animal noises.

By the looks of it, the tiny creature is thriving, and rumor has it that it won't be long before it joins the zoo's other gorillas in their enclosure.