Primate Discovery Day

Join us Saturday, September 14th and leap like lemurs for a day of hands-on, tails-on adventures for all ages! Games, activities, learning, and amazing animals await you on this special day of primate discovery.

Primate Discovery Day is a day filled with exciting activities all themed around primates!

Have your mind blown by the baboons! Get a unique behind the scenes look at our baboon family, learn how keepers care for baboons, and help keepers spread enrichment in their exhibit. Pre-registration required. All participants must be 6 years or older, minors under 12 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Get your tickets now!

Visit the research station and learn about chimpanzee behavior.

Purchase beautiful Kibale Beads and Jewelry.

Bring in your old cellphones, tablets, or any handheld electronic device for recycling and receive a free rides ticket!  Click here to learn more about recycling cell phones and how it saves chimps in Africa.

All Proceeds benefit the Budongo Snare Removal Project.

Can’t make it to the event, but still want to support chimpanzees in the wild? Purchase a Primate Discovery Day T-shirt!

*Free with Zoo admission