Chimps Are Intelligent Animals and Need Stimuli to Remain ‘Active, Agile and Happy’
Some of you may be asking, why is it so important to keep chimps entertained? Michal Šťastný, a spokesperson for Dvůr Králové, told Live Science that chimps are very intelligent animals and need a lot of stimuli in order to remain “active, agile and happy.” Per the outlet, zookeepers are constantly looking for new ways to entertain and challenge chimps with items such as toys, food, and equipment.
Humans play an important role in keeping the chimps intrigued, Šťastný said. But the zoo has been closed for months.
“Chimps enjoy observing people and also their dogs, that are allowed in the zoo,” Šťastný said. “Sometimes they enjoy little games with visitors, such as chasing them, howling at them and other regular chimp games.”
