Great Apes of Harambee

The Great Apes of Harambee houses three western lowland gorillas, 10 chimpanzees, two mandrills and a Diana monkey.

The habitat features large, outdoor exhibits for animals, as well as large dayrooms for each. Completed in the late 1980s, the habitat replicates the native African environment of these magnificent primates.

Behavioral enrichment, such as stocking artificial termite mounds with treats and scattering food in the lush vegetation, is used to promote natural, healthy behaviors. In fact, the chimpanzees and gorillas spend their days much as they would in the wild: foraging for food, grooming, playing and raising young.

Zoo visitors enjoy viewing the natural behavior of the primates from the various viewing stations.