Member News ShareTweetReturn to ListingDetroit Zoo Celebrates Birth Of Baby ChimpanzeeROYAL OAK, MI06/05/2023 02:23 PMROYAL OAK, MI — The Detroit Zoo is celebrating its newest addition, a baby chimpanzee who was born Friday to first-time mom, Tanya.Zoo officials said 31-year-old Tanya and her newborn son are doing well and enjoying some much-needed rest and bonding time."Tanya is an attentive mother, taking excellent care of her baby," officials said.Zoo officials said they're not surprised by Tanya's easy transition into motherhood, because she has provided care for the zoo's other young chimpanzees for many years, including 3-year-old Zane, who was born in 2020.Officials said the new family will first introduce themselves to the rest of the troop when Tanya feels comfortable enough to do so, before making their way into habitats that can be viewed by the public.So, the public may not be able to see Tanya and her new baby for periods of time, but officials said more photos and videos will be posted to the zoo's social media pages.The Great Apes of Harambee, the Detroit Zoo's chimpanzee exhibit, is now home to 13 chimpanzees, with the new baby being born. They share a 4-acre exhibit with western lowland gorillas, which offers multiple viewing areas. Member Directory | Chamber Events | Member Account | Member Events | Member Job Listings | Member-2-Member Savings | Member News | Request for Information Upcoming EventsFri18 Coffee, News & Networking, presented by Consumers EnergyOct 18th @ 8:30 AM Register Tue22 Economic Development Forum: Aerospace & Defense in TroyOct 22nd @ 8:30 AM Register Thu24 CEO Series: Matt Pepper, Michigan Humane SocietyOct 24th @ 8:30 AM Register Sun3 Step Up to the Plate, presented by Children's Hospital MINov 3rd @ 8:58 AM Thank you to our Platinum Members Our Focus is Your Business Become a Member SIGN-UP TO RECEIVEThe Weekly E-Newsletter, the TC Insider Name Company Email Address 14 + 10 = SIGN UP