Happy Friday! Bonobos aren’t known to swim, but they do wade! Here are the bonobos at Lola wading into the water to get food. Most of the food is fruit, so caregivers toss into the water to prevent it from breaking apart. Also, it’s important for the bonobos to learn to forage in preparation for their return to the wild. #conservation #wildlife #bonobos #fruit #eating #MealTime #DRC #Congo Music: “African Skies” by Olive musique Video by Lisa Murray, Edits by Niall Schroder | 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

Happy April 1st! We don’t need to fool you into loving bonobos, but here is a video that might help! 🤪 Bonobos are extremely playful and spend a lot of time with their friends! They like to chase, climb, jump over and even make each other laugh! We hope this video brings you joy today and that you are having a great start to your April. ❤️ #bonobos #apes #funny #april #aprilfools #animals | Friends of Bonobos

Your gift toward bonobo conservation can go THREE times as far today. When you donate, you not only rescue trafficked bonobo orphans, but also return bonobos to the forest life that was stolen from them. Your donations fuel the bonobos’ cross-country journey from the sanctuary to their new home in Ekolo ya Bonobo Community Reserve. You can give these incredible apes freedom and safety in their natural habitat once again. Donate for bonobo rewilding today: bonobos.org/donate Special thank you to