1. When an adorable new gorilla was welcomed back in July

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2. When this baby elephant took its first steps

3. Sadly when Harry the gorilla passed away…

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One photographer captured this touching shot of him “kissing goodbye” to the zoo

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4. 2016 was the year where this little girl’s reaction to the tigers was seen around the world

5. When Ashanti and Chaka had a baby rhino to add to the herd in August

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6. A total of SEVEN African Painted Dogs were welcomed that same month – LOOK

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7. The elephants were splashing around adorably in the summer

8. This great photo was taken of little piglets lined up on the ground

9. And this shot of a legend chilling in the sun

10. There was that time a child created this before their visit there

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11. This new pack of wolves joined the zoo back in March

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12. It’s a year when Austin pulled off the best smile

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13. Look at this orangutan celebrating a successful climb

14. Looking forward to another year of antics these lads <3

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