Kengani the Gorilla at the SA Zoo 31May2026

The new Gorilla Exhibit at the San Antonio Zoo, called Congo Falls, is a massive two-acre immersive gorilla habitat, featuring seven gorillas and the tallest gorilla tower in the world. The tower design allows visitors in an adjacent tower to get extremely close. I was only about 25 ft away from this gorilla on May 31, 2026, at the golden hour, when I shot this image. I named him “Kengani,” which means “hero, leader or boss” in the language of Kikongo one of the main languages spoken in Western Congo where these gorillas are from. I used my new Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Mark 2, and my super telephoto lens, the Leica DG 100-400/F 4.0-6.3 shot at the max 400mm ISO 3200 f/6.3 1/250. My name is Oscar Rene Diaz, my social media ID is @judgediaz on Facebook, instagram and X.com judgediaz@icloud.com on On1 Plus forum. I also have a image website called: renediazphoto.com