Binti Jua, 22, and her son, Bakari, 6, were given physical examinations similar to those given to humans by doctors- blood tests, dental exams, and eye exams. Binti and Bakari also got radiographs of their chests and abdomens and had cardiac ultrasounds.
Fifteen years ago, Binti made world headlines when she cradled a toddler who fell into her exhibit and handed the 3-year-old boy over to zoo staff. She was 8 years old at the time and was carrying her own baby, Kola, now 16, on her back.
Bakari's father is Ramar, a silverback gorilla at Brookfield Zoo.
