Now pregnant Kimya as a baby on her mother Kriba's back. Melbourne Zoo expect Kimya to give birth in March 2015.

Now pregnant Kimya as a baby on her mother Kriba's back. Melbourne Zoo expect Kimya to give birth to her first baby in March 2015. Photo: Bob Pearce



Melbourne Zoo is eagerly anticipating the arrival of its first baby gorilla in 14 years.


First-time gorilla mum Kimya is about one month into her pregnancy and is expected to give birth in March next year.


"We're all really excited," Melbourne Zoo primate precinct manager Harna Burton told AAP.


Keepers are optimistic the pregnancy and birth will go well because Kimya has watched and helped a number of her siblings as they grow up.