Posts by Ali Crumpacker
The Free Little Library at Project Chimps
The Girl Scouts who built the free little library at Project Chimps help to create a community and become involved in the goal of the sanctuary.
Read MoreWater Meditation and Koi Ponds
Water meditation is a form of meditation that incorporates water. Here at Project Chimps, the koi pond can be used in a unique way to practice water meditation. Read more to find out how!
Read MoreAlpha Kareem Diagnosed with Probable Cancer
Project Chimps is sharing the sad news that Kareem, a celebrated alpha male at the sanctuary, has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Dr. Jim McClearan, DVM was on site yesterday to check in on Kareem and to inform the sanctuary staff of the distressing report.
Read MoreThe Gift that Gives Back: Meet Laurie
Philanthropy is often the gift that gives back, and Laurie reflects on the far-reaching impacts that her generosity has had on charities like Project Chimps over the years.
Read MoreRecent chimpanzee deaths caused by environmental pathogen
Project Chimps recently shared the sad news of two deaths of chimpanzees at its sanctuary in Morganton, Georgia. The organization fears there may be more deaths to follow as the cause is now known to be the bacteria Yersinia. Executive Director Ali Crumpacker reports: “My team has been under a tremendous amount of stress to…
Read MoreHealth Update: Paul’s tooth
By Gregory Rodriguez We recently helped Paul with an infected tooth that required specific dental tools. Paul is the smallest of his group and is among the lowest ranking. We know that sometimes low-ranking means being overlooked, but not at Project Chimps. Earlier in October our caregivers noticed that Paul wasn’t eating, he’s a chimp…
Read MoreMeet Jason: Bo’s right-hand man
Drama seems to follow Jason. He is currently at work sorting out becoming the new alpha’s right-hand. Jason was a part of Stirlene’s efforts to usurp the current alpha in the group, Bo.
Read MoreHealth Update: Ray
Recently Ray cut his lower lip; we don’t know how he did it but he presented the injury to staff. Which got us curious about just how long chimps could heal versus humans.
Read MoreInternships at Any Age: Meet James
After spending 4 months at Project Chimps, James Haworth is proof that internships at any age have value.
Read MoreMeet Holly Chadwick our Digital Content Coordinator!
As I spoke with Holly about her current aspirations, I had an opportunity to see who Holly is outside of work. Considering her background in film, I asked her who some of her favorite directors are. Her tastes are as weird as it gets! She revealed to me she is super into both Quentin Tarantino, and David Lynch. One of her more recent favorite films is titled “Cloud Atlas”.
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