With summer in full swing, gorillas at the San Diego Zoo love to cool down with these artistic treats. See what each one represents.

She what makes her an integral member of the troop, from being both a surrogate mom and now a surrogate grandma.

She what makes her an integral member of the troop, from being both a surrogate mom and now a surrogate grandma.

Learn why this cute little guy may be ahead of the curve in his early development.

The young gorilla overcame some health issues after being born.

She what makes her an integral member of the troop, from being both a surrogate mom and now a surrogate grandma.

Learn why this cute little guy may be ahead of the curve in his early development.

Meet Winston, the oldest breeding western lowland gorilla in zoos today.

Why this birthday celebration is a extra special this year.

Here's how you can be a conscious consumer and help save the orangutan, gorilla, bonobo, and chimpanzee.

It's gorilla Joanne's first birthday at the San Diego Zoo, and an extra special celebration.

As a one-year-old gorilla, she's at the stage where she's exploring everything.

Look back as Vila, who was one of the oldest gorillas, celebrates turning 58 in style.

It's not all fun and games at the zoo. Here's how baby gorillas learn how to forage for food on their own.

She's at the stage where she's exploring everything, and it is super adorable. Watch as one-year-old Joanne celebrates her first birthday.

There are four species of great apes: bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans. With their numbers dwindling in the wild due to habitat loss, here's how you can help save them.

See how this matriarch of five generations celebrates her 52nd birthday.

Learn about the San Diego Zoo's collection of orangutans, western lowland gorillas, and bonobos.

In the course of such an introduction, it's normal to come out with a few scrapes.

It's this gorilla mom's sixth baby boy.

It's mom Kokomo's first baby - Winston - at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park since transferring from the Oklahoma City Zoo on breeding loan.

Watch a troop of gorillas play with some new toys and even enjoy some birthday cake.

Gorillas are endangered in the wild due to habitat loss, so every gorilla birth is important. Learn more about what you can do to help.

Thankfully he's got one great mom.