In the wild and within zoo habitats, "romance" often takes the form of pair bonding

): The newest pair at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, arriving in October 2024 to continue the zoo's historic panda breeding legacy. Species-Specific "Romantic" Behaviors

At the Zoo Atlanta, a western lowland gorilla named Kiko has been in a long-term relationship with her mate, Moke. The two gorillas have been together since 2006 and have a daughter named Kala. However, in 2019, a new gorilla named Loulis joined the zoo, and Kiko found herself in a love triangle. Loulis, who is Moke's nephew, began to show interest in Kiko, causing tension in the group. Zoo officials have been monitoring the situation closely, but it seems that Kiko has chosen to stay with Moke.

Raina the Rhodesian Ridgeback and Ruuxa the Cheetah. In 2014, a male cheetah cub resident of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park had to ... Sierra Club Animal couples at the zoo - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium