Zaire the gorilla celebrated her 40th birthday in style as she tucked into a cake made by Great British Bake Off star Richard Burr.

The five-time star baker did not have to worry about being told off if his creation was under-baked or had a soggy bottom, because his client was Zaire, London Zoo's oldest gorilla,

She looked impressed with her birthday treat as she was seen gorging on the the pink-themed confection.

The sweet-toothed primate was treated to all her favourites - carrots, apples, walnuts and sugar-free jelly - incorporated into one massive cake.

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