December 20, 2017 - Loxahatchee, Florida, U.S. - Lion Country Safari's 16 chimpanzees were treated to gifts during the 33rd annual Christmas with the Chimps in Loxahatchee, Florida on December 20, 2017.  This years Christmas with the Chimps was dedicated to Little Mama the 79-year-old chimpanzee who passed away in November. The park's chimpanzees received gifts including edible treats, stuffed animals, clothes and enrichment-themed activities. ''Chimpanzees are extremely intelligent. They recognize that the gathering crowd of guests signals that Santa is on his way. They also read human emotions very well, and react to the excitement and anticipation of our guests. The whole day is really very enriching for them,'' says Primate Curator Tina Cloutier Barbour. Over the 33 years, it has developed into a community event and this year featured the Cypress Trails Elementary School's ''Singing Lions'' chorus. This is the only event where guests are permitted out of their vehicles. (Credit Image: © Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post via ZUMA Wire)