Kyiv zoo braves blackouts and bombardment to keep animals warm

<p>Staff are using stoves and generators to keep lions, camels and Ukraine’s lone gorilla safe from winter and war</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/19/ukraine-russia-zelenskyy-putin-peace-talks-deal-donald-trump-europe-latest-news-updates">Europe live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Kyiv zoo’s most famous resident lays on his back watching television. On screen: a nature documentary.</p><p>For a quarter of a century, Toni has been the star attraction, drawing tens of thousands of visitors. He is Ukraine’s only gorilla. At 52 – old by western gorilla standards – he needs warm conditions similar to the lowlands of central Africa.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/19/kyiv-ukraine-zoo-blackouts-bombardment-animals-warm">Continue reading...</a>