In 1996, Benito was brought to a logging camp by a hunter. The logging company arranged for Benito, together with Emma, to be taken to the LWC. Benito is the 2nd biggest male gorilla who likes to challenge Chellla. However, he is far too young and small to win any fights and has to make do with second best. Benito is considered by his keeper Bama as the most beautiful of our gorillas.