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 birthday, Chance! This birthday boy lives at the Little Rock Zoo and is celebrating turning 24 today. We hope hi...
02/21/2026

Happy birthday, Chance! This birthday boy lives at the Little Rock Zoo and is celebrating turning 24 today. We hope his day is full of fun and laughter. Enjoy your party and all your goodies, Chance! Photo by Catherine Tidwell.

Join us in sending some happy birthday pant hoots to Qadeer from the San Francisco Zoo! He's 41 this year. We hope he ...
02/21/2026

Join us in sending some happy birthday pant hoots to Qadeer from the San Francisco Zoo! He's 41 this year. We hope he has a spectacular day with his friends. Enjoy your big day, Qadeer! Photo by Marianne Hale.

Happy birthday, Rainey! This beautiful lady is celebrating with her friends, family and fans at the ABQ Big park. She'...
02/20/2026

Happy birthday, Rainey! This beautiful lady is celebrating with her friends, family and fans at the ABQ Big park. She's 26 today. We hope her day is full of fun. Have a spectacular year ahead, Rainey! Photo by Scott Nellos.

A tea party is happening today at the Indianapolis Zoo to celebrate Sue! She is celebrating her 37th birthday with tea w...
02/19/2026

A tea party is happening today at the Indianapolis Zoo to celebrate Sue! She is celebrating her 37th birthday with tea with her friends and special treats of chimp friendly “macarons”. We hope you have a an amazing birthday Sue and enjoy your party! 🎉

Photo by Sydney Brooks

Help us celebrate with Chaos! He's celebrating his 30th birthday at the Houston Zoo! We hope it's a fabulous day full ...
02/18/2026

Help us celebrate with Chaos! He's celebrating his 30th birthday at the Houston Zoo! We hope it's a fabulous day full of fun and laughter. Enjoy the festivities, Chaos! Photo by Max Block.

We're headed to the Los Angeles Zoo to wish Vindi a very happy 19th birthday! This new mom has had an exciting year an...
02/18/2026

We're headed to the Los Angeles Zoo to wish Vindi a very happy 19th birthday! This new mom has had an exciting year and we hope the next one is just as amazing. Have a spectacular day, Vindi! Photo by Max Block.

This adorable lady is 41 this year! Join us in wishing Suwanee from the Oregon Zoo a very happy birthday! May all your...
02/18/2026

This adorable lady is 41 this year! Join us in wishing Suwanee from the Oregon Zoo a very happy birthday! May all your wishes come true, Suwanee! Photo by Colleen Reed.

This beautiful lady is Maizey from the Houston Zoo! Join us in wishing her a very happy 40th birthday!!! We hope it's ...
02/15/2026

This beautiful lady is Maizey from the Houston Zoo! Join us in wishing her a very happy 40th birthday!!! We hope it's her best birthday yet. May all your wishes come true, Maizey! Photo by Max Block.

We are sending big happy birthday pant hoots to Billy who is turning 20 today! He is celebrating with his friends at the...
02/13/2026

We are sending big happy birthday pant hoots to Billy who is turning 20 today! He is celebrating with his friends at the Indianapolis Zoo with a Star Wars themed party complete with a galaxy ice cake! We hope you have an amazing birthday Billy! 🪐

Photo by Alexis Vroom

We are headed to the Dallas Zoo to celebrate with Amelia! This beautiful lady is 35 today. We want to wish her the hap...
02/10/2026

We are headed to the Dallas Zoo to celebrate with Amelia! This beautiful lady is 35 today. We want to wish her the happiest of birthdays! Have fun, Amelia! Photo by the Dallas Zoo.

This handsome guy is Optimus Prime! He celebrated his 27th birthday yesterday at the Lincoln Park Zoo. His wonderful f...
02/10/2026

This handsome guy is Optimus Prime! He celebrated his 27th birthday yesterday at the Lincoln Park Zoo. His wonderful family and many friends were there to make it fabulous. We hope it was your best birthday ever, Optimus Prime! Photo by Max Block.

Happy 32nd birthday, Chiana! Her keepers at the Detroit Zoo will make sure her day is extra special. We hope it's her ...
02/10/2026

Happy 32nd birthday, Chiana! Her keepers at the Detroit Zoo will make sure her day is extra special. We hope it's her best birthday yet! Photo by the Detroit Zoo.

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