In 2002, Harambe's mother, only full brother, and two of his half-siblings were killed, when a container of dry chlorine tablets was accidentally placed near a space heater in a building housing 11 gorillas. Tablets became wet, creating toxic fumes that killed four gorillas.
In 2002, Harambe's mother, only full brother, and two of his half-siblings were killed, when a container of dry chlorine tablets was accidentally placed near a space heater in a building housing 11 gorillas. Tablets became wet, creating toxic fumes that killed four gorillas.


