How Long Does a Chimp Live

How long do chimps live in the wild?

Wild chimpanzees live around 15-30 years—the average varies depending on if you exclude chimps who die before adulthood. The oldest wild chimpanzee lived to 63 years old.

How old was the oldest chimp?

At 66 years old, he was the oldest known chimpanzee in Africa at the time. For most of his life, Gregoire lived at the Brazzaville Zoo.