Fall in Love With Daisy the Baby Bonobo at the Cincinnati Zoo

Everyone is obsessed with this sweet little gal at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Her name is Daisy, and she is a hoot! Let's all say it together now, "Awwwwwww!" I just CANNOT get over how cute this precious sweetie is! Monkeys, apes, and primates are always my favorite animals to visit when we go to the zoo.

It is just fascinating to watch them play and interact in their enclosures because they have such similarities to humans. It's interesting, however, that Bonobos do not fight with each other. They will "seek social reassurance" when dealing with conflict. It's all about love, hugs, and even giving each other gifts.

There are certain species that would be considered our "closest relatives" in the animal kingdom. Sharing 98% of the same DNA as humans. Daisy is one of them. She just celebrated her 1st birthday in September. As a Bonobo or Pygmy Chimp, Daisy and her mama, Gilda, play a very important role in the survival of their kind.

With a lifespan on average of 31 years in captivity, Bonobos in the wild are unfortunately often victims of poaching or suffer from environmental changes and the dwindling of their natural habitats in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That's why the conservation efforts of the Cincinnati Zoo are so important.

You support that mission when you visit and have fun with your family. Be sure to stop by the Jungle Trails and meet Daisy! You'll fall in love with her hilarious personality, sweet & silly antics, and those big, bright, beautiful eyes. Keep scrolling for some adorable photos!