I checked it on the zoos website and there I found a bonobo was bonr in march 2025. But it isn't published in the press.
I checked it on the zoos website and there I found a bonobo was bonr in march 2025. But it isn't published in the press.
Malaika’s daughter at Koln was named Milumbe.
Vimoto
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Could anybody update my list please?
BELGIUM
Planckendael
Hortense, Banja, Vifijo, Djanoa, Binti, Zamba, Busira, Kianga, Habari, Nayembi, Mokonzi, Kikongo, Swahili, Bina, Nila, Moko, Sanza, Balina, Unabii, Vyombo, Wakati, Xolani
(8, 15) 23
FRANCE
La Vallée des Singes
Daniela, Ukela, Ulindi, Diwani, David, Khaya, Lingala, Lucy, Kelele, Yahimba, Loto, Moko, Khalessi, Yuli, Lokoro, Kymia, Lukombé, Bembé, Kemba, ?, ?
(7, 14) 21
GERMANY
Berlin Zoo
Santi, Limbuko, Opala, Monyama, Matayo, Samani
(3, 3) 6
Frankfurt Zoo
Natalie, Kamiti, Zomi, Heri, Mixi, Bashira, Nyota II, Hanna, Panisco, Sambo, Nayoki, Ayebi, Xola, Yango, Bokati, Boni, Cheza, Dimba, Xekele, Ema, Ayebi’s son
(8, 11) 18
Köln Zoo
Yala, Gemena, Kivu, Malaika, Kijani, Milumbe
(2, 4) 6
Leipzig Zoo
Joey, Jasongo, Kuno, Yasa, Lexi, Luisa, Kasai II, Yaro, Tayo, Amira, Sumai, Hodari, Gerda
(8, 5) 13
Stuttgart Zoo
Combote, Congo, Mobikisi, Chipita, Liboso, Haiba, Bambo, Chimba, Kasai, Mary Rose, Bikita, Lubao, Bobali, Yanola, Kolela, Kaju, Xhosa, Nio, Kenai, Omari, Malua, Elimo, ?
(11, 12) 23
Wuppertal Zoo
Mato, Kichele, Muhdeblu, Huenda, Bili II, Akeena, Makasi III, Lukombo
(4, 4) 8
THE NETHERLANDS
Apenheul
Bonnie, Kindu, Jill, Bolombo, Kumbuka, Besede, Pangi, Makasi II, Leki II, Eyenga, Lokolo, Neje
(5, 7) 12
Ouwehands Zoo
Lisala, Eja, Kutu, Luebo, Lingoye, Omanga, Azibo, Ayubu, Visola, Bakari, Nginga, Maiyko, Malembe, ?, Lopori
Eja24
(6, 9) 15
UNITED KINGDOM
Twycross Zoo
Diatou, Lina, Keke, Cheka, Louisoko, Maringa II, Lucuma, Likemba, Batia, Ndeko, Rubani, Lola, Upendi
(6, 7) 13
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Cincinnati Zoo
Lana, Vergil, VIM, Zanga Mokila, Kesi, Gilda, Kenge, Nora-Jan, Bolingo, Amali
(3, 7) 10
Columbus Zoo
Jimmie, Susie, Ana-Neema, Donnie, Bila-Isia, Gander, Faith, Jerry, Wilber, Amelia, Max, Bertie
(7, 5) 13
Ape Cognition and Conservation
Kanzi, Elikya, Nyota, Maisha, Mali, Clara, Teco
(4, 3) 7
Forth Worth Zoo
Kevin, Victor, Lucy, Malela, Johari, Mchumba, Andy, Makolo, Kabili, Asali
(5, 5) 10
Jacksonville Zoo
Lorel, Mabrucki, Kuni, Makanza, Jumanji, Kimia, JO-T, Zeke, Jenga, Kibibi, Budir
(6, 5) 11
Memphis Zoo
Lisala II, Kiri, Lily Laney, Mobali, Mpingo
(2, 4) 6
Milwaukee Zoo
Brian, Murph, Ricky, Tamia, Zuri, Zomi II, Claudine, Deidre, Lola, Sukari, Kitoko, Katu, Elema, Nadine, Noki-Noki, Noelle, Pabu, Qasai
(8, 10) 18
San Diego Zoo
Loretta, Lisa, Erin, VIC, Makasi, Kali, Maddie, Belle
(3, 5) 8
JAPAN
Kumamoto City Zoo
Louise, Connie-Lenore, Lolita, Ikela, Junior, Vijay
(2, 4) 6
MEXIKO
Benito Juárez Morelia Zoopark
Kabongo, Wamba
(1, 1) 2
BELGIUM
Planckendael
Hortense, Banja, Vifijo, Djanoa, Binti, Zamba, Busira, Kianga, Habari, Nayembi, Mokonzi, Kikongo, Swahili, Bina, Nila, Moko, Sanza, Balina, Unabii, Vyombo, Wakati, Xolani
(8, 15) 23
FRANCE
La Vallée des Singes
Daniela, Ukela, Ulindi, Diwani, David, Khaya, Lingala, Lucy, Kelele, Yahimba, Loto, Moko, Khalessi, Yuli, Lokoro, Kymia, Lukombé, Bembé, Kemba, ?, ?
(7, 14) 21
GERMANY
Berlin Zoo
Santi, Limbuko, Opala, Monyama, Matayo, Samani
(3, 3) 6
Frankfurt Zoo
Natalie, Kamiti, Zomi, Heri, Mixi, Bashira, Nyota II, Hanna, Panisco, Sambo, Nayoki, Ayebi, Xola, Yango, Bokati, Boni, Cheza, Dimba, Xekele, Ema, Ayebi’s son
(8, 11) 18
Köln Zoo
Yala, Gemena, Kivu, Malaika, Kijani, Milumbe
(2, 4) 6
Leipzig Zoo
Joey, Jasongo, Kuno, Yasa, Lexi, Luisa, Kasai II, Yaro, Tayo, Amira, Sumai, Hodari, Gerda
(8, 5) 13
Stuttgart Zoo
Combote, Congo, Mobikisi, Chipita, Liboso, Haiba, Bambo, Chimba, Kasai, Mary Rose, Bikita, Lubao, Bobali, Yanola, Kolela, Kaju, Xhosa, Nio, Kenai, Omari, Malua, Elimo, ?
(11, 12) 23
Wuppertal Zoo
Mato, Kichele, Muhdeblu, Huenda, Bili II, Akeena, Makasi III, Lukombo
(4, 4) 8
THE NETHERLANDS
Apenheul
Bonnie, Kindu, Jill, Bolombo, Kumbuka, Besede, Pangi, Makasi II, Leki II, Eyenga, Lokolo, Neje
(5, 7) 12
Ouwehands Zoo
Lisala, Eja, Kutu, Luebo, Lingoye, Omanga, Azibo, Ayubu, Visola, Bakari, Nginga, Maiyko, Malembe, ?, Lopori
Eja24
(6, 9) 15
UNITED KINGDOM
Twycross Zoo
Diatou, Lina, Keke, Cheka, Louisoko, Maringa II, Lucuma, Likemba, Batia, Ndeko, Rubani, Lola, Upendi
(6, 7) 13
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Cincinnati Zoo
Lana, Vergil, VIM, Zanga Mokila, Kesi, Gilda, Kenge, Nora-Jan, Bolingo, Amali
(3, 7) 10
Columbus Zoo
Jimmie, Susie, Ana-Neema, Donnie, Bila-Isia, Gander, Faith, Jerry, Wilber, Amelia, Max, Bertie
(7, 5) 13
Ape Cognition and Conservation
Kanzi, Elikya, Nyota, Maisha, Mali, Clara, Teco
(4, 3) 7
Forth Worth Zoo
Kevin, Victor, Lucy, Malela, Johari, Mchumba, Andy, Makolo, Kabili, Asali
(5, 5) 10
Jacksonville Zoo
Lorel, Mabrucki, Kuni, Makanza, Jumanji, Kimia, JO-T, Zeke, Jenga, Kibibi, Budir
(6, 5) 11
Memphis Zoo
Lisala II, Kiri, Lily Laney, Mobali, Mpingo
(2, 4) 6
Milwaukee Zoo
Brian, Murph, Ricky, Tamia, Zuri, Zomi II, Claudine, Deidre, Lola, Sukari, Kitoko, Katu, Elema, Nadine, Noki-Noki, Noelle, Pabu, Qasai
(8, 10) 18
San Diego Zoo
Loretta, Lisa, Erin, VIC, Makasi, Kali, Maddie, Belle
(3, 5) 8
JAPAN
Kumamoto City Zoo
Louise, Connie-Lenore, Lolita, Ikela, Junior, Vijay
(2, 4) 6
MEXIKO
Benito Juárez Morelia Zoopark
Kabongo, Wamba
(1, 1) 2
North American Updates
Updates from North America’s population from the past 12 months:
Ape Cognition and Conservation:
Kanzi is deceased.
Columbus Zoo:
Bertie now at San Diego Zoo.
Max is deceased.
San Diego Zoo:
Bella now at Columbus Zoo.
Milwaukee Zoo:
Elema gave birth 30/05/2025.
Cincinnati Zoo:
Gilda gave birth 08/09/2024. Infant is a female and named Daisy.
Mpingo and Lily transferred in from Memphis.
Jacksonville Zoo:
Jumanji and Jenga are deceased.
Pandaboi
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Twycross: 4.8.0
Upendi, Ndeko, Lucuma and Rubani.
Diatou, Lina, Cheka, Likemba, Lola, Maringa, Yuli and Batia.
Keke passed away earlier this month and Louisoko passed away earlier this year.
Pandaboi
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Yuli transferred to Twycross in July 2023.
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San Diego- Belle not Bella
Milwaukee-Elema's baby is a male named Remi
Milwaukee-Amelia transferred from Columbus in 2024
Cincinnati-Amali died 11/20/2023 from RSV
Columbus-Nadine was transferred from Milwaukee in 2023
Columbus -Faith had a baby named Bob in 2023
Columbus-Kibibi transferred from Cincinnati in 2019
Columbus-Nadine transferred from Milwaukee in 2023
Missing Mayele Frans, female born in 2024 to Pangi.
? = Yanonge, female born in 2023 to Lingoye. Eja's young in 2024 died that same year.
Yes, unless you have heard something different. We lost six bonobos in the last two years: Maiko in 2023, Amali in 2023, Jumangi in 2024, Jenga in 2024, Kanzi in 2025, and Max in 2025.
MKEbonoboluv
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Milwaukee's Troop of Bonobos include:
Females
Tamia – (f) b. 7/5/1996, arr. 12/2004 from Columbus Zoo. Ricky’s full sister.
Zuri – (m) b. 6/10/1998, arr. 4/2000 from San Diego Zoo.
Zomi – (f) b. 7/17/1999 at MCZ.
Claudine – (f) b. 8/23/2002 at MCZ She is currently the matriarch of the group.
Diedre – (f) b. 3/4/2003 at MCZ.
Lola – (f) b. 1/15/2004, arr. 2/5/2013 from Columbus Zoo.
Amelia – (f) b. 9/14/2004 arr. Jun 2024 from Columbus Zoo.
Sukari – (f) b. 8/2/2005. Arr. 9/2021 from Columbus Zoo.
Kitoko – (f) b. 2/19/2010 at MCZ to Zomi.
Elema – (f) b. 7/17/2012. Arr. 9/2021 from Columbus Zoo.
Noki Noki – (m) b. 11/21/2013 at MCZ to Diedre.
Noelle – (f) b. 12/1/2013 at MCZ to Zomi.
Males
Brian – (m) b. 1/8/1989, arr. 7/1997 from San Diego Zoo.
Murph – (m) b. 4/15/1990 at San Diego Zoo, arr. 12/1993.
Ricky – (m) b. 3/19/1995, arr. 4/19/2010 from Columbus Zoo. Tamia’s full brother.
Katu (K-2 or Kay-Two) – (m) b. 11/19/2010 at MCZ to Claudine. (father of Remi)
Pabu – (m) b. 6/27/2015 at MCZ to Lola.
Qasai – (m) b. 5/23/2016 at MCZ to Claudine. Survived brain abscess.
Remi – (m) b. 5/30/2025 at MCZ to Elema father is Katu
Females
Tamia – (f) b. 7/5/1996, arr. 12/2004 from Columbus Zoo. Ricky’s full sister.
Zuri – (m) b. 6/10/1998, arr. 4/2000 from San Diego Zoo.
Zomi – (f) b. 7/17/1999 at MCZ.
Claudine – (f) b. 8/23/2002 at MCZ She is currently the matriarch of the group.
Diedre – (f) b. 3/4/2003 at MCZ.
Lola – (f) b. 1/15/2004, arr. 2/5/2013 from Columbus Zoo.
Amelia – (f) b. 9/14/2004 arr. Jun 2024 from Columbus Zoo.
Sukari – (f) b. 8/2/2005. Arr. 9/2021 from Columbus Zoo.
Kitoko – (f) b. 2/19/2010 at MCZ to Zomi.
Elema – (f) b. 7/17/2012. Arr. 9/2021 from Columbus Zoo.
Noki Noki – (m) b. 11/21/2013 at MCZ to Diedre.
Noelle – (f) b. 12/1/2013 at MCZ to Zomi.
Males
Brian – (m) b. 1/8/1989, arr. 7/1997 from San Diego Zoo.
Murph – (m) b. 4/15/1990 at San Diego Zoo, arr. 12/1993.
Ricky – (m) b. 3/19/1995, arr. 4/19/2010 from Columbus Zoo. Tamia’s full brother.
Katu (K-2 or Kay-Two) – (m) b. 11/19/2010 at MCZ to Claudine. (father of Remi)
Pabu – (m) b. 6/27/2015 at MCZ to Lola.
Qasai – (m) b. 5/23/2016 at MCZ to Claudine. Survived brain abscess.
Remi – (m) b. 5/30/2025 at MCZ to Elema father is Katu