Woodland Park Zoo Prepares for Gorilla Kitoko’s Departure
Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is preparing gorilla Kitoko for a move, with August 31st being the last day the public can see him at the zoo.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 17, 2026 —
Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle has announced that the gorilla, Kitoko, will be moving from the facility. The public’s last opportunity to see Kitoko at the zoo will be on August 31st.
Details regarding the specific destination for Kitoko’s relocation have not been publicly disclosed. Similarly, information concerning the reasons behind the move or the timeline for the transfer beyond the August 31st viewing deadline was not provided.
Kitoko has been a resident of Woodland Park Zoo, where he has been observable by visitors. The upcoming date marks a significant change in his residency at the Seattle institution.
Further information about Kitoko’s future arrangements is anticipated as the date of his departure approaches.
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