Alizeti’s Birthday: Resilience and Community | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Alizeti, the sunflower-named chimp turning three, is celebrating her comeback with a “Donut Grow Up” party — but this isn’t just about her. After a rough year that included a brutal fight with the alpha male and emergency surgery (even toe amputation), she’s now thriving thanks to a heroic team of vets and zoo staff. The zoo’s wish list asks for gifts that help the whole facility, turning her birthday into a community rallying cry for animal care. She’s back to her playful self, cuddling foster mom Bea — proof that resilience, teamwork, and love can heal even the toughest wounds. Listen in…