Valencia, February 26, 2025. - Births are always a reason for joy, especially when it comes to species at risk of extinction in the very short term, where every individual is valuable to prevent a tragic end. BIOPARC Valencia has just witnessed this wonderful moment with the anticipated birth of the chimpanzee Eva. The park’s technical team was on alert to apply necessary protocols, and due to the worrying evolution, in coordination with the European program for the preservation of this species, it was essential to intervene to prevent the newborn’s death. Specialists in primate welfare and ethology began a complicated operation to feed the baby with bottles while maintaining contact with the family group.

August 2, 2024 (BALTIMORE, MD) – The people have spoken! The public was asked to choose the name of the newest chimpanzee born at the Maryland Zoo. Voters could pay to choose from three possible names: Astrid, Iris, and Ivy. And the winner is… Ivy. 

Baby Ivy was born to Rozi (pronounced ROSE-ee) as part of a recommendation by Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival plan. A few weeks after Ivy’s birth, the Zoo’s animal care staff noticed a decline in the infant's health and became concerned that she was not receiving enough of her mother’s milk. The Zoo's veterinarians were able to stabilize her and keepers are pleased with Ivy’s progress. 

With the Easter long weekend and autumn school holidays just around the corner, Taronga Zoo Sydney  has a spring in their steps as a baby boom spreads across the zoo with a view. From a newborn Pygmy Hippo calf learning to dive, two adventurous chimp babies learning the ropes, an impending public debut of a young seal pup and the ecstatic announcement of twin Red Panda cubs – there is so much to see and do at Taronga Zoo.

Thanks to the pleasant temperatures of recent days, the newly born chimpanzee at BIOPARC Valencia is already visible to the public. Today marks its one-week birthday.

January 2024. First images of the newborn chimpanzee in the equatorial jungle of BIOPARC Valencia. The process is progressing very positively, and the upbringing is proceeding normally. The pleasant temperatures allow the newborn to be observed in the outdoor area, visible to visitors. The Valencia park houses the largest group in Spain of the endangered subspecies Pan troglodytes verus and plays a crucial role in the European conservation program. Additionally, the BIOPARC Foundation collaborates with the Jane Goodall Institute in the preservation of this species in Africa. More information: www.bioparcvalencia.es

BIOPARC Valencia houses the largest group in Spain of the subspecies Pan troglodytes verus, critically endangered, and plays a crucial role in the European conservation program for this species. In addition, the BIOPARC Foundation collaborates with the Jane Goodall Institute in the preservation of this species in Africa. The "baby" was born in the early hours of the day, and the development is progressing very favorably.

Sedgwick County Zoo excitedly welcomed a new member of the chimpanzee troop – a baby girl born August 20. Her name is Alizeti which means “sunflower” in Swahili.

Chimpanzee Chuckie gave birth in the presence of the troop during the early morning hours. The animal care team at SCZ observed mom and baby for a short time before coming to the conclusion that Chuckie was not exhibiting appropriate maternal behavior. In order to give Alizeti the best chance of survival, the team made the life-saving decision to remove her from the troop and provide human-assisted rearing during this first crucial stage of her development.

Hilvarenbeek, October 30, 2023 - A West African chimpanzee has been born at Beekse Bergen. The gender of the newborn is not yet known. Mother and the young one are doing well.

Caregivers at the safari park were not certain if mother Nadine was pregnant, as the latest pregnancy tests turned out negative after earlier positive results. The same pregnancy tests used for humans are employed for great apes.

We just had to share this heartwarming vision of three-year-old Zola playing at 'being mum' with little chimp, Happy. 

In the film you can see Zola carefully preparing a nest for her 'make believe' baby (actually a stone), then being allowed to carry her little troop friend, five-month-old Happy, under the close supervision of mum Hannah before lastly, having a careful cuddle with the very wriggly one while Hannah watches on. 

"Zola has always had a very maternal side and we have often caught her playing with rocks and building nests for her stones, even picking them up and carrying in her leg pocket as some ape mother's do. Since Happy was born, Hannah has been allowing Zola to get closer and closer to her baby boy. Recently she was allowed to carry him under Hannah's guidance and often has him in her lap," says Laura Hanley, Senior Keeper Primates, Monarto Safari Park.

"While sister Hope is interested in her brother, Zola is infatuated," finished Laura. 

Chimpanzees, like humans, are highly social animals and often share the caring of young. 

Monarto Safari Park is home to troop of 13 Chimpanzees and supports the Jane Goodall Institute Australia as well as Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Sierra Leone. 

For more information about the Chimpanzee troop and how you can support the species conservation, please visit monartosafari.com.au.

Just checking in with Adelaide Zoo’s Chimp family, as Mum Hannah lounges with baby Happy and the 'helpful' Hope!

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