John Ball Zoo opens Friday, marking the public debut of some new furry residents and the start of a season full of activities ...

A chimpanzee at San Francisco Zoo and Gardens who was said to be one of the oldest in the United States died this week at the ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Zoo confirmed its president and CEO, Dr. Rob Shumaker, was injured while feeding a chimpanzee. Shumaker was bitten on the tip of his finger and given ...

Captive chimpanzees are one of the most popular species kept in zoos because of their charismatic appeal and similarity to humans. They are the closest living relatives of humans because of the ...