Did you know that the DNA of gorillas is 98-99% identical to humans? Gorillas are actually the world’s largest living primate and one of the closest living relatives to humans. They can live over 50 years, are highly intelligent, and can express a full array of emotions just likes us including love, empathy, hate, etc. The violent pictures they paint of gorillas in movies and on TV are false. In fact, gorillas are shy and peaceful animals unless improperly disturbed. Humans are actually their only enemy. Because of us, gorillas are an endangered species. In Africa, they are still hunted for trophies and for their meat.

Gorillas are vegetarian and eat leaves, fruits, and some insects. They move around by knuckle-walking—they put their hind feet flat on the ground and press their body weight onto their front hand knuckles. Instead of using the same bed every night like us, they build a different bed every night made out of foliage and branches. They also live in family groups similar to ours and a female gorilla gives birth to usually one baby at a time every four years, holding the baby in her wound for almost 9 months.

This Halloween pay homage to our ape relatives in one of our monkey costumes. Our Goofy Gorilla Toddler Costume and our Gorilla Infant Costume are sure to make your baby ape look adorable for Halloween and our Complete Gorilla Costume will welcome you to the jungle too! And for that special primate partner in your life, our Banana Costume or our Gorilla in the Midst Costume would make you guys a perfect match!