Jimmy was the son of Maria and Billy. Maria lived at Bauru zoo, but belonged to Brasília zoo. Billy also lived at Bauru, but belonged to Porto Alegre zoo. Jimmy was bought by dog trainer Gilberto Miranda from Bauru zoo, where he was born.

Jimmy died alone a few months ago in the facilities owned by the trainer and only now the information was confirmed. He was about 10 years old. His mother and father also died. The extermination of great apes in Brazilian zoos continues faster.

Jimmy’s brother and sister – Carol and Billy – are with us in Sorocaba GAP Sanctuary. They were saved from early death by Dr. Cléa Lúcia Magalhães, but Jimmy was not that lucky.

Jimmy was used with commercial purposes in advertisement, TV shows and other kind of events, until Ibama (Brazilian Environment Institute) finally prohibited his use in these activities.

Dr. Pedro A. Ynterian
President, GAP Project International