Akili, a 28 year old male bonobo from the San Diego Wild Animal Park, recently arrived at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to serve as the primary breeding male for Lorel, Kuni, and Lori. He weighs just over 100 pounds and is the father of three offspring. Akili has not sired any babies since Jumanji, due to to social group changes at his former home.The keepers say that Akili is very good with the young bonobos, but he is an outsider with his current group. Akili chooses to sleep apart from the others at night. He is suspicious, and will need attention and work. Once he accepts and trusts a keeper, he is a willing pupil.
Photo by San Diego Wild Animal Park
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