There is a new stranger in town in Cincinnati, Ohio. Except the stranger is not human. However, it is closely related to humans.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is proud to announce that they have received a new addition to their family; a 29-year-old Western Lowland Silverback Gorilla, who just transferred from a zoo in Louisville, Kentucky.

Mshindi, the predecessor of Harambe, was observed by the staff of the Cincinnati Zoo for his habits, likes and dislikes. Ron Evans, who works with primates at the Cincinnati Zoo believes that it is important to get acquainted with any primates before moving them to a new zoo.

“When working with highly intelligent animals such as great apes, it is imperative for keepers to collaborate and exchange detailed information on the primate, to ensure a smooth transition,” Evans said.

In preparation for Mshindi’s arrival at the Cincinnati Zoo, the staff has built a new outdoor habitat which he will be free to roam, so he can meet the female gorillas on the exhibit.After the free roam period, Mshindi will be rotated with the female gorillas to a new and improved indoor gorilla habitat, which will have expanded indoor space, and will be much safer so no one can fall into the habitat. On the habitat, the zoo said that the space will provide the gorillas with daylight and interactive areas.

The new indoor gorilla habitat will be opened on Oct. 3, and it will be the first time the Cincinnati Zoo has had a gorilla in an indoor habitat since Harambe, who died in 2016.