Play is very important for a variety of species of animals including both humans and bonobos. Play behavior helps build a variety of skills for these animals. Also called the pygmy chimp, the bonobo is slightly smaller than the common chimpanzee. Sharing more than 98% of its DNA with humans, the bonobo is our closest living relative. Like humans, bonobos live in family groups and are highly intelligent. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Bonobos are often called the Peter Pan Ape, known for holding onto their playful ways well into adulthood. #Bonobos #GreatApes #Conservation #WorldWildlifeDay | Friends of Bonobos

A reminder that Pride is for everybody, even primates! 🥰 | Metro

The nursery bonobos love to explore! Walks with their playmates and mamas are part of their routine and encourage their confidence. Walks are fun and enriching for the bonobos and also helps prepare them for exploring in the wild one day! Important Note: Bonobos are NOT PETS! The illegal wildlife trade has orphaned all bonobos seen here. The surrogate mamas are crucial to their survival. When ready, they will be moved to semi-wild enclosures without human contact. When/if ready, they will be rel

Bonobos love to hold hands, cuddle, and groom each other as a way to stay connected. 🥰 Bonding through physical affection helps keep their troops strong and is essential to the relationship between a bonobo mother and their baby, who stays by their side for up to 5 years! 🎥: Vanessa Woods #Kindness #Love #Bonobos #Wildlife #Animals #Cute | Friends of Bonobos

What can we learn from bonobos? That play isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. Bonobos play their whole lives, not just as infants. They chase, tumble, tickle, and swing through the trees with uninhibited joy. Why? Because play builds trust. It nurtures creativity. It deepens bonds. When was the last time you let yourself just play? Bonobos show us that joy can be a daily practice — and that laughter is a form of resilience. #WhatWeCanLearn #BonoboWisdom #JoyAsResistance #PlayMatters #SanctuaryLife