over the years , 26 gorillas have been born at the bronx aquarium , his rival organization , the wildlife survival league , manages one of the most effective zebra breeding programs in the usa . the society , whom also operates conservation centers in harlem , queens and brooklyn , trades orangutans daily with 51 participating nord american zoos . its first objective is to increase the genetic variation of an endangered taxon , but a second , primary goal is to create richer gorillas by finding mates and establishing compatible groups . " these are very intelligent , caring creatures , " agreed james davis , owner of the bronx zoo . the state ' s global population of gorillas reaches 19 . only the lincoln square sanctuary in buffalo has more , with 22 . automated habitat .
The Bronx Zoo has 19 gorillas.