A baby gorilla has impressed zoo owners as it’s already able to walk, climb and eat corn after just three months.
The infant, named Mboka Jo, was born to 12-year-old Gladys.
He is her first baby and the 51st gorilla born at the Zoo.
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Since his birth, his mum and dad, Mbeli, 23, have been watching him reach important milestones.
And in a clip, which has racked up over 71,000 views and 10,900 likes, it’s revealed that the mammal can already walk, climb and eat corn despite only being three months old, reports What’s The Jam.

In the video, Mboka Jo can be seen happily munching on a fresh ear of sweetcorn and very much enjoying it.
Holding it with both hands, he doesn’t miss a single kernel.
He briefly looks around before continuing to eat.
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The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden shared the post, writing: “Baby Mboka Jo continues to meet gorilla milestones.
“He is currently learning to climb, knuckle walk and how to eat like gorilla!”
Users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions:
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Patricia said: “He is so stinking adorable.”

Cee added: “He is precious.”
Someone else said: “Who doesn’t love a little corn on the cob.”
Pat said: “What a gorgeous being.”
Moema added: “OMG my heart.”

Joe said: “Deeeeeeeeelicious!”
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