Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan (SSP)

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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 birthday, Jackson!🥳. This amazing guy is 55 today and still so handsome! His friends at the Oregon Zoo will make ...
10/15/2026

Happy birthday, Jackson!🥳. This amazing guy is 55 today and still so handsome! His friends at the Oregon Zoo will make sure he has a spectacular day. May all your wishes come true, Jackson! Photo by Scott Jackson.

Help us wish Irene a very happy 27th birthday! She is celebrating at Lion Country Safari with her friends, family and f...
10/15/2026

Help us wish Irene a very happy 27th birthday! She is celebrating at Lion Country Safari with her friends, family and fans. We hope your day is spent relaxing and enjoying some snacks. Have a spectacular day, Irene! Photo by Max Block.

We are headed to the ABQ Bio Park to celebrate Zoe! This adorable lady is 18 today. Join us in sending her some happy ...
10/14/2026

We are headed to the ABQ Bio Park to celebrate Zoe! This adorable lady is 18 today. Join us in sending her some happy birthday pant hoots! We hope your day is just as awesome as you are, Zoe! Photo by Scott Nellos.

Happy 25th birthday, Lance! This birthday boy is celebrating with his friends and family at the North Carolina Zoo. We...
10/14/2026

Happy 25th birthday, Lance! This birthday boy is celebrating with his friends and family at the North Carolina Zoo. We hope it's his best year yet! Have a fantastic day, Lance! Photo by Trystam Carr.

Happy 4th birthday, Kiazi! This little sweetie is celebrating her big day with her friends, family and fans at the Okla...
10/12/2026

Happy 4th birthday, Kiazi! This little sweetie is celebrating her big day with her friends, family and fans at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden. We hope you're day is full of fun and laughter, Kiazi! Have a spectacular day! 🥳 Photo by Gillian Lang.

We are heading to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium today to celebrate a very special guy! Bondo is celebrating his 36th bi...
10/09/2026

We are heading to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium today to celebrate a very special guy! Bondo is celebrating his 36th birthday today! We hope you have the best day ever filled with all your favorite things! Happiest of birthdays to you Bondo!

Photo by Jenna Felix

Happy 37th birthday, Daisey! This adorable birthday girl is celebrating with her friends at the Oregon Zoo. We hope it...
10/02/2026

Happy 37th birthday, Daisey! This adorable birthday girl is celebrating with her friends at the Oregon Zoo. We hope it's your best birthday yet, Daisey! Photo by Colleen Reed.

Happy 40th birthday, Morris! This big guy is celebrating his birthday with his family and friends at the Tulsa Zoo! W...
09/27/2026

Happy 40th birthday, Morris! This big guy is celebrating his birthday with his family and friends at the Tulsa Zoo! We hope his day is as fantastic as his hair! Have fun, Morris! Photo by Gillian Lang.

Happy 27th birthday, Chuckie! She is celebrating with her friends at the Sedgwick County Zoo. We hope she has a specta...
09/25/2026

Happy 27th birthday, Chuckie! She is celebrating with her friends at the Sedgwick County Zoo. We hope she has a spectacular day! 🥳

We're celebrating with our friends at the Indianapolis Zoo. Rita is 39 today! We hope she is having a spectacular birt...
09/24/2026

We're celebrating with our friends at the Indianapolis Zoo. Rita is 39 today! We hope she is having a spectacular birthday! Enjoy your big day, Rita! Photo by Sydney Brooks.

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