Thomas

Thomas is one darn fluffy, food-motivated, energetic, mighty chimp! He’s the son of Kassie and is one of the more dominant males in his group. While he’s not the alpha, he does a good job offering reassurance and keeping the peace when disputes arise. He was also very patient with the female chimps during introductions.

According to his caregivers, he has a slight propensity to steal, and sometimes can’t help but steal his best friends’ and girlfriends’ meals and treats. (He just can’t help it, he’s a growing boy!) Still, Thomas manages to charm the ladies, his friends, and his caregivers with the cheerful raspberry noises he makes all day and night. We hope he never changes, he’s perfect to us.

Chimp Chatter Featuring Thomas

Celebrating THOMAS’s 18th birthday!

November 30, 2024

Thomas has especially long limbs. In fact, he’s so tall that Lancelot can nearly pass underneath him when they’re both knuckle-walking!

Meet Thomas – large, long and lanky

September 9, 2022

At 150 pounds, 16-year-old Thomas is a large chimp. “He’s got a long, lanky build—more like a bonobo,” says caregiver Fred Rubio, “and a big patch of gray hair on his back, like a silver back gorilla.” Thomas is emerging as one of the more dominant and respected chimps in his group, says Fred, who holds a Masters in Primate Behavior from Central Washington University.

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Thomas FACTS

Male

Date of Birth

11/30/2006

Arrival Date

06/22/2022

Fun Facts

Thomas has long limbs, which makes him a tall chimp. He also has very gray hair.

Favorite Things

Thomas loves peanuts!

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