Chimpanzees
Habitat: Chimp Ridge
One of the top chimpanzee habitats in the country, Chimp Ridge is home to the zoo’s troop of seven, each with a distinct personality. Multiple viewing locations both indoor and out mean you won’t miss a minute of activity year-round.
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Habitat
Forest
Savanna
Lifespan
50
Years
Conservation
Endangered
Weight
70-130
pounds
Location
Africa
Chimpanzees are found intermittently across the forest belt of Africa in the countries of Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. They are possibly extinct in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Togo.
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