Tiko, a mischievous young chimpanzee, was born in the wild but lost his parents when he was very young. Confused and scared, he was captured by illegal wildlife traders. After months of living in cramped conditions, Tiko was rescued by authorities and brought to the zoo, where he was introduced to a group of other chimpanzees.
At first, Tiko struggled to adjust to his new life. He had been separated from his family at such a young age that he didn’t know how to interact with other chimpanzees. However, the zookeepers were patient and carefully observed his behavior, slowly introducing him to the rest of the group.
Over time, Tiko began to bond with the other chimps. He found a surrogate mother in an older female chimp, and soon, he was playing and swinging from the trees with his new family. Visitors loved watching his playful antics, and his story quickly became a favorite at the zoo.
Tiko’s story is now shared with visitors to highlight the importance of protecting animals from illegal wildlife trade. Through his journey, the zoo emphasizes how rescue and rehabilitation can give animals like Tiko a second chance at life.