The gorilla named Ramar came to the North Carolina Zoo in July of 1974. His first keeper, Bill Parker gave him the nickname “Buddy,” which stuck. Related: NC Zoo Has More Visitors, Needs More ...

Ramar, a western lowland gorilla who was the first gorilla at the N.C. Zoo and a popular resident of the park for 20 years, has died at a zoo in Chicago. Ramar turned 50 in January, celebrating ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Ramar and his son Nadaya, pictured in 2005. | Chicago Zoological Society Share Ramar, a western lowland gorilla, was euthanized Thursday at Brookfield Zoo.