The Sunset Zoo’s beloved female chimpanzee named Susie celebrated her 70th birthday on Thursday. Zoo Marketing Officer Melissa Kirkwood explained why Susie’s birthday is so important…
Susie came to the Sunset Zoo in 1974, and she far exceeds the lifespan of chimps in the wild which averages around 40 years old.
Kirkwood says the expertise and consistency of zoo staff has greatly helped Susie …
The Sunset Zoo troop of chimpanzees also includes Julian, Hazina, Hususa, and Koto. Zoo staff said that Susie acts as the group’s matriarch and the other chimps will listen to her.
