Close up of Bo the 6-year-old bonobo. Bonobos share 98.7% of their genetic code with humans, making them, along with chimpanzees, our closest living relatives. As the last great ape to be scientifically discovered, much still remains unknown about the bonobo. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

WorldBonoboDay on February 14th, join us in exploring the incredible world of the peace-loving bonobo apes and their unique contribution to ecosystem balance. Cincinnati Zoo is dedicated to providing a home for these incredible beings, showcasing their intelligence and adaptability. Fun Fact: Bonobos exhibit a matriarchal social structure, emphasizing cooperation and empathy. Today, we want to highlight our friends at Friends of Bonobos, and their work at Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary, the only bonob

Bonobos - Fascinating facts : Did you know that the bonobo is a species that keeps so-called " juvenile “ caracteristics throughout their lives? Here is a behaviour often observed in adult bonobos but quite rare between adults of other species : PLAY !!! Watch as these two adult females at Lola ya Bonobo have fun ! Wondering what that noise is? Isn’t it obvious? Bonobos laughing! All great apes are able to laugh (as well as a number of other primate species!) | Friends of Bonobos