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
06/16/2026
Dara is celebrating her 38th birthday at the Indianapolis Zoo today! She is enjoying a summery citrus themed birthday celebration with all of her friends! We hope you enjoy your day Dara and have a blast at your party! Happy Birthday!
Photo by Sydney Brooks and Alexis Vroom
06/16/2026
This handsome man is celebrating his 49th birthday today at the Sedgwick County Zoo! We hope Gomez has the best day ever and gets spoiled with all of his favorite things! We are sure he will have a great day with all of his friends! Happy birthday Gomez!
Photo by Alicia Thomas
06/14/2026
Today's birthday is being celebrated at Lion Country Safari! Jake is celebrating his 27th birthday with all his friends! We hope you have an amazing day filled with all of your favorite things!
Photo by Max Block
06/13/2026
Today we are celebrating a milestone birthday with Elaine from the ABQ Bio Park! She is 50 and absolutely fabulous! She is an amazing mom and a wonderful ambassador for her species. Her keepers will make sure she has a spectacular birthday. May all your wishes come true, Elaine! Photo by Scott Nellos.
06/12/2026
Join us in sending Janice from Lion Country Safari some happy birthday pant hoots! She is celebrating her 31st birthday today. We hope it's her best yet! May so your wishes come true, Janice! Photo by Lion Country Safari.
06/11/2026
This amazing lady is Chloe from the Oregon Zoo! She is 57 this year. She has some awesome keepers and wonderful friends to help her celebrate. Have a spectacular year ahead, Chloe! 🥳
06/10/2026
We are headed to the Tulsa Zoo to wish Bernsen a happy 19th birthday! We hope he has a spectacular party. Have fun a day and a wonderful year ahead, Bernsen! Photo by Gillian Lang.
06/10/2026
Happy 2nd birthday, Ivy! It looks like Maisie is going to make sure her day is full of fun and laughter. Ivy will be celebrating with her family at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. May all your wishes come true, Ivy! 🥳
06/09/2026
We are celebrating Mookie's 37th birthday today! His amazing keepers and friends at the Dallas Zoo will make sure he has a spectacular day. May all your wishes come true, Mookie! Photo by the Dallas Zoo.
06/08/2026
This amazing girl is Beauty from the Saint Louis Zoo! She is 53 this year. We hope she is having an amazing day with her friends and family. Happy birthday, Beauty! Photo by JoEllen Toler.