Chimpanzee Benjamin

Benjamin was the first to venture through the large concrete ring into the outdoor enclosure and likes to sit on the fence above the staff entrance. Benjamin is the only male in the group and has had to learn to adapt to the ladies and respond to each individual female chimpanzee. At first, it was not very easy for him to compete with this close-knit group of ladies. He tries to show off his macho side to the ladies by showing off. However, they are not very impressed and show Benjamin how strong they are, especially when they are outnumbered. This usually causes him to retreat quickly - Spätzle then tries to calm him down by hugging him. Benjamin also loves to play with her, while he prefers to play with Denise on the raisin board. He uses his tools with great skill and prefers to use his little finger whenever possible to find even the smallest raisins. Benjamin likes to lean on his back when eating and places the food in front of him as if on a tray.