BONOBO ENRICHMENT WISHLIST

Give the gift of joy to our bonobo family by sending items from their Enrichment Wishlist! Items include new foraging devices, nesting materials, and environmental enrichments that promote natural bonobo behaviors. Please reach out to our team at info@apeinitiative.org with any questions. Please send any items for the bonobos to the following address:

Ape Initiative
4200 Evergreen Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320

Deliveries are accepted 7-days a week, from 9 AM to 6 PM

Thank you for your support!

 
 
 

TECO’S WISHLIST 💙

Boomer ball bobbins - Teco likes to make loud and exciting displays! These environmental enrichment items promote natural bonobo behaviors and can even be used as a seat. Please send Teco the “Heavy Duty” versions (BBLBHD). Need = 10

 
 

ELIKYA’S WISHLIST ❤️

Heavy duty blankets - Help the queen build her biggest nest yet! Elikya is a master nest builder and this indoor/outdoor material is perfect for blankets. Need 10, 12x12 ft pieces

 
 

MALI’S WISHLIST 🧡

Hanging pinecone foragers - Mali makes sure to get every last bit of food from her enrichment items! She is a training, research, and enrichment rockstar. Please send Mali the “Hanging” versions. Need = 14

 
 

NYOTA’S WISHLIST 💜

Heavy duty mesh hammocks - These hammocks are for the ultimate lounger! Nyota loves nothing more than an afternoon nap. He enjoys watching movies from the comfort of his nest and these hammocks would be a great upgrade. Need = 10

 
 

CLARA’S WISHLIST 🩷

Primate swings - Clara is always on the move! She can usually be found climbing the artificial vines or swinging about her enclosures. Please send Clara the “Plastic, 30-inch” versions. Need = 10

 
 

MAISHA’S WISHLIST 💚

Honeycomb foragers - Maisha loves leafy greens, which can be stuffed into the honeycombs. These enrichment items will maximize foraging opportunities for Maisha and the other bonobos. Please send Maisha the “Without Fill Port” versions. Need = 10

 
 

FAMILY WISHLIST 💛

Wobble chairs - Help the bonobos lounge and nest in style! These interactive wobble chairs are great for resting and for play. Each of our bonobos would love to have one! Please send the bonobos the “39-inch Diameter, Plastic” versions. Need = 7