Breakdancing gorilla wows zoo crowds

A breakdancing gorilla has wowed crowds at a zoo in Calgary, Canada.

The prancing primate - named Zola - has been entertaining visitors to the Calgary Zoo by busting out a series of spectacular moves.

With the nine-year-old gorilla reportedly loving water, it is thought he pulls out the spontaneous dance moves - including a perfect spin and a period of 'hot-stepping' - to express his sheer delight at being able to play in puddles in his cage.

Zola landed in Calgary as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' gorilla species survival plan, which involves him being involved in a number of daily enrichment activities, which are designed to help him enjoy his life in the zoo.