The LA Zoo announced Thursday the arrival of two new baby chimpanzees — the first chimpanzees born at the zoo in 11 years.

The first baby was born to 35-year-old female Yoshi and 26-year-old male Pu’iwa on Aug. 20. This is Yoshi’s third and Pu’iwa’s first offspring. The second baby was born on Sept. 9 to first-time mother 18-year-old female Vindi.

Both female infants have yet to be named, and animal caregivers report the babes are doing well and bonding with their parents.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the newest members of the troop!” Candace Sclimenti, curator of mammals for the zoo, said in a statement.

“These are significant births for the zoo and both are welcome additions to the dynamic, multi-male, mixed-age troop which closely mirrors the species’ natural social structure in the w

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