From rescues, to recovery, to rewilding, the incredible stories in this newsletter show how supporters' generosity has been a lifesaver for bonobos.

A powerful storm system drenched Kinshasa in early April 2025, triggering the most severe flooding the region has seen in years. At least 33 lives were lost and thousands displaced. Catastrophic damage was widespread, including the beloved Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary, home to 70 rescued bonobos.

Visiting Lola ya Bonobo is a once-in-a-lifetime experience many people dream about. Here is a typical day at Lola.

Offering unique advantages for bonobo research, Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary in DR Congo is a top research station for primate scientists.

Bonobos eat everything but depend heavily on fruit. People everywhere could take a few lessons from them for what we eat, too.

Bonobos, Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary, and female power will all be in the spotlight in the nature documentary series “Queens" March 4.

Why Don't Bonobos Swim? In the wild, reports of great apes swimming are virtually nonexistent. Scientists have various explanations.

Part 2 of a series on planning a vacation stay at Lola ya Bonobo ape sanctuary - practical considerations.

By Amy Jean Porter - From the author's Substack newsletter, "Wild Life" - Republished by permission Hi, friends — Happy Valentine’s and...

Part one of a 2-part story about a visitor's trip to see the world's only bonobo sanctuary in the DR Congo.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe effect on bonobo and great ape conservation in Africa, including Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary.

A recent National Public Radio story brings listeners along for a typical educational program at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary.

The bonobos at Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary caught the attention of National Public Radio this spring, inspiring not one but two NPR features!

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