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 sending some happy birthday pant hoots to Asali from the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! 🥳. This spectacular bir...
04/05/2026

Join us in sending some happy birthday pant hoots to Asali from the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! 🥳. This spectacular birthday girl is 21 today. She has fabulous keepers and friends to make sure her day is full of fun and laughter. May all your wishes come true, Asali! 🎁

Happy birthday, Kalent! This adorable little guy is one year old today! He has a spectacular family and amazing keeper...
04/01/2026

Happy birthday, Kalent! This adorable little guy is one year old today! He has a spectacular family and amazing keepers at the Dallas Zoo to make today super fun. May all your wishes come true, Kalent! Photo by Melissa S.

04/01/2026

We are sending big birthday pant hoots to Ruw at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium today! She is celebrating her 10th birthday with a fisher princess party! We hope she enjoyed her big day and went fishin’! 🎣

We're headed to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden to celebrate Kirsty! This beautiful lady is 25 today. Join ...
03/30/2026

We're headed to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden to celebrate Kirsty! This beautiful lady is 25 today. Join us in sending her happy birthday pant hoots! May all your wishes come true, Kirsty! Photo by Gillian Lang.

Today’s birthday boy is celebrating at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! Milo celebrated his 11th birthday with a special ...
03/27/2026

Today’s birthday boy is celebrating at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! Milo celebrated his 11th birthday with a special “cookie” themed party with all of his friends! We hope you had an amazing day Milo! Happy Birthday! 🎉

Photo by Bill Arimborgo

This fabulous lady is Juniper from Lion Country Safari. She celebrated her 29th birthday this week. We hope it was fil...
03/26/2026

This fabulous lady is Juniper from Lion Country Safari. She celebrated her 29th birthday this week. We hope it was filled with fun, laughter and amazing friends. Have a spectacular year ahead, Juniper! Photo by Max Block.

We are heading to Zoo Knoxville for our celebration today. Ripley is celebrating his 30th birthday today! 🎉 we hope you ...
03/23/2026

We are heading to Zoo Knoxville for our celebration today. Ripley is celebrating his 30th birthday today! 🎉 we hope you have an amazing day and a wonderful year ahead! Happy birthday Ripley!

Photo by Max Block

Kiambi is celebrating her 28th birthday today with her friends at the John Ball Zoo! We hope you have the most spectacul...
03/22/2026

Kiambi is celebrating her 28th birthday today with her friends at the John Ball Zoo! We hope you have the most spectacular day and celebrate big! Happy birthday pant hoots to Kiambi!

We are sending big birthday pant hoots to Shudak on his special day! He is celebrating his 39th birthday with all his fr...
03/21/2026

We are sending big birthday pant hoots to Shudak on his special day! He is celebrating his 39th birthday with all his friends at the Rolling Hills Zoo. May you enjoy your day with all your favorite treats! Happy birthday Shudak!

Photo by Keeper Brenna

We are heading to Zoo Miami today to celebrate Hondo! He is celebrating his 32nd birthday and we hope he has the best da...
03/20/2026

We are heading to Zoo Miami today to celebrate Hondo! He is celebrating his 32nd birthday and we hope he has the best day ever! Enjoy your special day and happiest of birthdays to you Hondo!

Photo by Max Block

We are off to the Indianapolis Zoo to celebrate this sweet girls birthday! Liza is celebrating her 34th birthday with al...
03/19/2026

We are off to the Indianapolis Zoo to celebrate this sweet girls birthday! Liza is celebrating her 34th birthday with all her friends! We hope she has an amazing day! Happy birthday Liza!

Photo by Sydney Brooks

Join us in wishing Obi from the North Carolina Zoo a very happy 7th birthday! He has amazing friends, a fabulous family...
03/18/2026

Join us in wishing Obi from the North Carolina Zoo a very happy 7th birthday! He has amazing friends, a fabulous family and awesome keepers that will make sure today is extra special for the birthday boy. Enjoy your big day, Obi! Photo by Sarah Himmelspach.

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