Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan (SSP)

09/23/2025

This sweet lady is Rita and she celebrated her 38th birthday today with an Italian ice themed party. We hope she had a great time celebrating with all of her friends at the Indianapolis Zoo! Happy birthday Rita!

Photo by Sydney Brooks

09/18/2025

This handsome guy is Chubbs and he celebrated his 35th birthday today at the Indianapolis Zoo! We heard he had a zooming good party with race cars, flags and a finish line! We hope you had an amazing day Chubbs. Happy birthday! 🎉

Photo by Alexis Vroom

09/11/2025

09/10/2025

Happy birthday, Nia! This pretty girl is celebrating her 17th birthday with her friends and family at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden. We hope her day is full of fun and laughter. Have a spectacular day and a wonderful year ahead, Nia! Photo by Gillian Lang.

09/04/2025

We are heading to the Indianapolis Zoo to celebrate this sweet girl! Evelyn is turning 34 today and is celebrating with a Grease Lighting themed party! We hope you have an amazing day Evelyne! Big happy birthday pant hoots to you! 🎉

Photo by Kaitlin Garrison

09/04/2025

Next we're headed to the Houston Zoo to celebrate Miss Kira! This adorable lady is 22. We hope her day is full of fun, laughter and relaxing with her friends. Have a spectacular day, Kira! 🥳

09/04/2025

We have a busy day of birthday shenanigans! We are starting with Ajua from the Detroit Zoo! Join us in wishing him a very happy 17th birthday. He's lucky to have an amazing family and fabulous keepers to make sure his day is extra special. Enjoy your party, Ajua! Photo by Max Block.

09/02/2025

We're headed to the Oakland Zoo to wish Caramia a very happy birthday! She's 30 this year and just as lovely as ever. Have a spectacular day, Caramia! 🥳

09/02/2025

Happy birthday, Kathy! This awesome lady is 35 and celebrating with her friends and family at the Lincoln Park Zoo. We hope it's your best birthday ever, Kathy! Photo by the Lincoln Park Zoo.

09/01/2025

Help us send big happy birthday wishes to Lela from the Indianapolis Zoo! She celebrated her 18th birthday today with a woodland creature theme party with all of her friends! Check out the comments below to see some wonderful pictures from the Indy primate team of Lela enjoying her party! 🎉 Happy birthday Lela!

Photo by Sydney Brooks

08/29/2025

This handsome guy is Kendi and he is celebrating his 16th birthday today with all of his friends at the Little Rock Zoo! We hope your day is as amazing as you are Kendi! Help us wish him a happy birthday with some big pant hoots!

Photo by Catherine Tidwell

08/28/2025

This is Maisie and she is turning 5 today at the The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore ! Join us in wishing her the happiest of birthdays! We are sure she is getting all of her favorite treats to celebrate. Happy birthday Maisie!

Photo by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore