He is deeply committed to promoting... Nicholas Vincent is a passionate environmentalist and freelance writer. He is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and finding solutions to the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Read more about Nicholas Vincent Read MoreGino, a western lowland gorilla who spent nearly three decades at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has died at the age of 44. But while tributes highlight his charm and symbolic status, Gino’s story also brings attention to the deeper issue of captivity. Gorillas in the wild can roam vast rainforest territories, form complex social bonds, and live in dynamic wildlife ecosystems.