Seven-week-old Afia, the first gorilla born by caesarean section in the UK, blinked in the bright sunshine but looked contented as her keepers began familiarising her with the British climate (pictured main). The baby western lowland gorilla - a critically endangered species - was delivered by emergency caesarean at Bristol Zoo last month when her mother Kera (pictured inset) became ill.
Emergency treatment: The team at Bristol Zoo performed a UK first when they delivered Afia by emergency caesarean section, pictured
Huddled close to her carer in a sling, she was shown her enclosure for the first time yesterday.
The cameras were invited along as she made her debut at Bristol Zoo’s island enclosure to start getting used to outdoor sights and smells. She will not immediately go on show to visitors.
The tiny gorilla has been cared for round-the-clock by a team of keepers and is said to be developing well.
Her mother, who has suffered with anaemia, is also said to be recovering well and is eating and drinking regularly.
Round-the-clock care: The seven-week-old gorilla, pictured at 11 days old, is doing well after intensive treatment from the zoo team
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