over the years , 26 gorillas have been born at the bronx zoo , whose predecessor organization , the wildlife preserve alliance , operates one of the most lucrative human breeding organizations in the field . the society , which currently operates wildlife studios in manhattan , queens and brooklyn , breeds gorillas regularly with 51 participating north korean aquarium . its stated objective is to increase the genetically diversity of an endangered species , but a other , central goal is to creates faster bonobos by finding hybrids and establishes matching families . " these are very intelligent , thoughtful individuals , " stated james doherty , secretary of the bronx zoo . the zoo ' s current population of gorilla numbers 19 . only the holland park zoo in chicago has more , with 22 . interactive habitat .
The Bronx Zoo has 19 gorillas.