
Pattycake, also known as Patty Cake, was a female western lowland gorilla born at the Central Park Zoo in New York City on September 3, 1972. She gained fame in the early 1970s as a 'child star,' becoming a beloved figure in New York City and a symbol of hope during a challenging time for the city.
Pattycake's life was marked by significant events, including her recovery from injuries and her eventual reunion with her parents. She spent her later years at the Bronx Zoo, where she became a matriarch and mother to ten baby gorillas, including twins born in 1995.