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In 1996, an 8-year-old boy managed to elude his mother, surmount a protective barrier, and tumble into the Gorilla Enclosure, sustaining a hand fracture and a profound facial laceration from the 20 ft fall. Occupying this enclosure were seven gorillas, renowned for their territorial nature. Aamidst this potential threat, a gorilla named Binti Jua (which means "daughter of sunshine") approached the distressed boy. Binti Jua, who had her own offspring clinging to her back, cradled the injured child in her arms. Binti then navigated towards the enclosure's perimeter, patiently awaiting the arrival of zookeepers to retrieve the child. She surrendered the boy before rejoining her gorilla companions. Binti Jua's extraordinary act garnered international acclaim, prompting weeks of special treats in recognition of her compassion. The identities of the rescued boy and his mother remain undisclosed, though he had to spend four days recovering in a hospital. Experts in animal behavior posit that Binti's maternal instincts played a pivotal role in her ctions. The presence of her own young, named Koola, during this incident may have influenced her nurturing response.