Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan (SSP)

Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan (SSP) Chimpanzee SSP is a group of dedicated professionals working to help all chimpanzees.

Formed in 1989, the Chimpanzee SSP works to achieve five primary goals:
(a) Ensuring the genetic and demographic health of the captive population; (b) Advancing the care of captive chimpanzees; (c) Engaging in research to help learn more about chimpanzees and their care; (d) Educating the public about critical chimp issues; (e) Partnering with other organizations that seek to improve the lives of wild and captive chimpanzees

Happy 17th birthday, Kendi! This handsome guy is celebrating with his friends at the Oklahoma City Zoo. We hope his da...
08/29/2026

Happy 17th birthday, Kendi! This handsome guy is celebrating with his friends at the Oklahoma City Zoo. We hope his day is full of fun and laughter. Have a spectacular day, Kendi! Photo by Gillian Lang.

We're headed to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore to celebrate Maisie! This little lady is turning 6 years old. She is gro...
08/28/2026

We're headed to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore to celebrate Maisie! This little lady is turning 6 years old. She is growing up to be an amazing chimp! Have a very happy birthday, Maisie! 🥳

Happy birthday, Kenya! She is 25 today and lives at the Houston Zoo. We hope she has an amazing day and celebrates all...
08/28/2026

Happy birthday, Kenya! She is 25 today and lives at the Houston Zoo. We hope she has an amazing day and celebrates all weekend long. Have a spectacular year ahead, Kenya! Photo by Max Block.

Happy birthday, Raven! This amazing lady lives at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. She has an amazing family and wonderf...
08/28/2026

Happy birthday, Raven! This amazing lady lives at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. She has an amazing family and wonderful friends to celebrate her big day. May all your wishes come true, Raven!🥳

Join us in wishing Genie from the North Carolina Zoo a very happy birthday! Her amazing keepers will make sure her 15th...
08/25/2026

Join us in wishing Genie from the North Carolina Zoo a very happy birthday! Her amazing keepers will make sure her 15th birthday is extra special. We hope her day is full of fun and laughter. Have a spectacular day and a wonderful year ahead, Genie! 🥳 Photo by Kristy Himmelspach.

08/24/2026
We're headed to the Gladys Porter Zoo to wish Kumi a very happy 47th birthday! We hope her day is spent relaxing with f...
08/24/2026

We're headed to the Gladys Porter Zoo to wish Kumi a very happy 47th birthday! We hope her day is spent relaxing with friends and enjoying some amazing birthday treats. Have a spectacular day, Kumi! Photo by Sailor Benitez.

Happy 12th birthday, Oliver! This handsome guy is celebrating with his friends at the Los Angeles Zoo. We hope you have...
08/23/2026

Happy 12th birthday, Oliver! This handsome guy is celebrating with his friends at the Los Angeles Zoo. We hope you have the best birthday ever, Oliver! Photo by Max Block.

We are headed to the Los Angeles Zoo! Emiko is turning ONE! 🥳 We hope her day is full of fun and laughter. May all yo...
08/21/2026

We are headed to the Los Angeles Zoo! Emiko is turning ONE! 🥳 We hope her day is full of fun and laughter. May all your wishes come true, Emiko! Photo by Amy Rosson.

Happy 3rd birthday, Alizeti! She celebrated with her family and friends at the Sedgwick County Zoo. She had a "Donut g...
08/20/2026

Happy 3rd birthday, Alizeti! She celebrated with her family and friends at the Sedgwick County Zoo. She had a "Donut grow up so fast" party with lots of goodies for everyone. May you have a spectacular year ahead, Alizeti! Photo by Chelsey James.

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