POWELL, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating the birth of a baby bonobo, marking the 18th born at the facility. The male bonobo was born on Aug. 11 to Kibibi, a first-time mother.

The Cincinnati Zoo says its bonobo troop has been off habitat for a number of days due to a respiratory illness.According to a post on the Zoo's Facebook page, the troop has contracted human ...

A bonobo at the Cincinnati Zoo bit one of their care team member's thumb while they were delivering food and medicine to the troop, causing a "partial amputation," the zoo said in a ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A newly renovated indoor habitat for the bonobos has opened up at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Zoo officials held a grand opening ceremony for the Claudine André Bonobo Indoor ...

There’s nothing like a little cuddle time with mom! Just take it from a baby Bonobo at the Cincinnati Zoo who was caught snuggling with her mama. The two were having the best lazy morning together ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the name of a baby bonobo that was recently born. The zoo named the bonobo Winstel in honor of Don Winstel, a beloved zoo member for more than ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has officially named its newest bonobo after a longtime member of its conservation team. The baby, born in August to first-time mother Kibibi, has ...

Kanzi requests more frozen grapes. Des Moines’ Ape Initiative, as well as scientists and animal lovers around the world, are mourning the loss of Kanzi, the bonobo who became famous for his ...

Orangutans, chimpanzees, gorillas: These animals are commonly known when it comes to great-ape species, but there’s a lesser-known fourth. Need a hint? They’re the closest primate relatives to humans, ...

Bonobos, great apes related to us and chimpanzees that live in the Republic of Congo, communicate with vocal calls including peeps, hoots, yelps, grunts, and whistles. Now, a team of Swiss scientists ...