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Frankfurt Zoo Welcomes Bonobo Newborn as Group Reaches 18

The zoo ties the December 7 birth to captive breeding expertise alongside field work in Congo’s Lomami National Park.

Overview

  • Mixi, 24, delivered her fourth infant on December 7 and is caring for it well, according to zoo director Christina Geiger.
  • The infant currently clings to its mother's belly, so visitors may struggle to spot it.
  • Frankfurt manages bonobos in two neighboring enclosures with individuals moving between subgroups to mirror natural social dynamics.
  • Bonobos live mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo and face heavy pressure from poaching and habitat loss.
  • The Zoological Society of Frankfurt co-manages Lomami National Park with Congo’s park authority to safeguard bonobos and support sustainable local livelihoods.