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

Join us in wishing Mwelu a very happy 35th birthday! This amazing guy lives at Zoo Knoxville where his fabulous keepers...
11/25/2025

Join us in wishing Mwelu a very happy 35th birthday! This amazing guy lives at Zoo Knoxville where his fabulous keepers will make sure he is treated like a king. Have fun and enjoy your goodies, Mwelu! Photo by Zoo Knoxville.

Happy 11th birthday, Enloe! He is celebrating with his family and friends at the Tulsa Zoo. We hope he enjoyed a fabul...
11/24/2025

Happy 11th birthday, Enloe! He is celebrating with his family and friends at the Tulsa Zoo. We hope he enjoyed a fabulous party and that he got all snacks he could hope for. Have a spectacular day, Enloe! Photo by Gillian Lang.

Look at this happy birthday boy! Alf from the ABQ BioPark is celebrating his 38th birthday. We hope his big day is fun...
11/20/2025

Look at this happy birthday boy! Alf from the ABQ BioPark is celebrating his 38th birthday. We hope his big day is fun and full of all his favorite goodies. Have a spectacular year ahead, Alf! Photo by Scott Nellos.

Happy 35th birthday, Niger! His keepers at Zoo Miami will make sure it's a fabulous day for him and his family. Have a...
11/19/2025

Happy 35th birthday, Niger! His keepers at Zoo Miami will make sure it's a fabulous day for him and his family. Have a spectacular year ahead, Niger! Photo by Max Block.

This stunning little lady is Asha from the North Carolina Zoo! Join us in wishing her a very happy 6th birthday! Her ...
11/13/2025

This stunning little lady is Asha from the North Carolina Zoo! Join us in wishing her a very happy 6th birthday! Her awesome keepers will make sure this adorable kiddo has a day full of fun and all her favorite goodies. Have an amazing day and a fabulous year ahead, Asha! 🥳 Photo by Sarah Himmelspach.

Join us in wishing Andi from the Oakland Zoo a very happy 33rd birthday! We hope it's full of fun and laughter for the ...
11/10/2025

Join us in wishing Andi from the Oakland Zoo a very happy 33rd birthday! We hope it's full of fun and laughter for the whole troop. Have a spectacular day, Andi! 🥳

We're headed to the Oakland Zoo to wish Amy a happy 30th birthday! We hope she enjoys a fabulous day with her family, ...
11/04/2025

We're headed to the Oakland Zoo to wish Amy a happy 30th birthday! We hope she enjoys a fabulous day with her family, friends and fans. Have a great day and a spectacular year ahead, Amy! 🥳

These handsome twins are turning 11 today! Join us in wishing Rio and Desi a very happy birthday! Their keepers at th...
11/04/2025

These handsome twins are turning 11 today! Join us in wishing Rio and Desi a very happy birthday! Their keepers at the ABQ BioPark will make sure they have a spectacular day full of fun for the whole family. May all your wishes come true, Rio and Desi!

Happy 41st birthday, Sanga! Her keepers at the John Ball Zoo are making sure her day is extra special. We hope it's he...
10/28/2025

Happy 41st birthday, Sanga! Her keepers at the John Ball Zoo are making sure her day is extra special. We hope it's her best birthday yet. Have a wonderful year ahead, Sanga!

Mwana from the Sedgwick County Zoo is turning 41! Join us in sending him birthday wishes. We hope he has a great day f...
10/28/2025

Mwana from the Sedgwick County Zoo is turning 41! Join us in sending him birthday wishes. We hope he has a great day full of fun with his friends and family. Have a very happy birthday, Mwana! Photo by Alicia Thomas.

This adorable birthday girl is Raven from the Saint Louis Zoo! She's 5 and just too cute. Her amazing keepers will mak...
10/28/2025

This adorable birthday girl is Raven from the Saint Louis Zoo! She's 5 and just too cute. Her amazing keepers will make sure all her birthday wishes come true. Have a very happy birthday, Raven! 🥳. Photo by Megan Turner.

Join us in sending some happy birthday pant hoots to Sabrina from Lion Country Safari ! This amazing lady is 43. We ho...
10/28/2025

Join us in sending some happy birthday pant hoots to Sabrina from Lion Country Safari ! This amazing lady is 43. We hope she has a wonderful day of partying and relaxing with her friends. Enjoy your big day, Sabrina! Photo by Lion Country Safari.

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