Ron Evans – Cincinnati Zoo Blog

Celebrating World Bonobo Day

By the Bonobo Care team – Jungle Trails Bonobos are man’s closest living relatives, sharing over 98% of the same DNA. Bonobos share defining primate traits with humans like opposable thumbs, the largest brains [...]

Decades of Dedication – Cincinnati Zoo Gorillas

Elle, the 50th gorilla born at the Cincinnati Zoo (Photo: DJJAM)

Since the mid-1930s gorillas have been a foundation species for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (CZBG) beginning with the first resident “Susie”. Susie resided in the “Monkey House”. This registered historic landmark is [...]

Be A Bonobo Valentine as the Cincinnati Zoo Celebrates World Bonobo Day on February 14!

On Feb 14, Valentine’s Day, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (CZBG) and conservation organizations across the planet recognize the 2nd annual World Bonobo Day. Very appropriate day considering the bonobos’ affinity for “extreme [...]