🌍🐒 Bonobos belong in the wild, not as pets! Did you know bonobos are endangered and often victims of the illegal wildlife trade? At our sanctuary in the DR Congo, we rescue orphaned bonobos who’ve been taken from their natural homes and give them a second chance at life. Each baby receives nurturing care from a trained human “surrogate mother” and close monitoring by a veterinarian to ensure they’re healthy. New arrivals spend time in quarantine to prevent the spread of illness, and when they’

Happy Friday! Please enjoy your weekend and stay hydrated, like these baby bonobos. Did you know that the DR Congo is on the equator? This means it's hot year-round. The caregivers at Lola ya Bonobo give the young bonobos plenty to drink, including bonobo tea - a mixture of ginger, garlic, and citrus juice that helps keep them healthy. Video by Leon Haberkorn. ***** Important note: Bonobos are an endangered species and should never be kept as pets! Our sanctuary in DR Congo rescues bonobo orphan

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🚨BONOBO RESCUES IN PROGRESS🚨 We need your help! This bonobo named Ikau is experiencing the trauma of losing his mother. He is on the way to Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary with Dr. Dalton Akamba now, but has just started his journey to rehabilitation and healing. Can you donate to help this little survivor continue fighting? With so few bonobos left in the world, every donation has a true significant impact. That’s not all… We have another orphaned baby bonobo rescue in progress as we speak! Our team