Posts by Project Chimps
Celebrating RUSTY’s 39th birthday!
Rusty was born on April 25, 1985, making him the oldest chimp at the sanctuary! He’s a quintessential retired old man who prefers the simple things in life.
Read MoreCelebrating JENNIFER’s 18th birthday!
Jennifer (or Jenny) has always been very social, both with humans and her fellow chimps. Rather than just hanging out beside her sister, Gertrude, she seems to be enjoying the company of others.
Read MoreIt’s a Sign!
A crucial step for our ten-year anniversary is making Project Chimps more visible. To do this, our team constructed a sign for incoming visitors! Learn about our team’s installation process and how a sign directly helps our chimps.
Read MoreCelebrating GENESIS’ 19th birthday!
When she first arrived, instead of spending time with her fellow chimps, Genesis spent most of her time alone. However, that’s no longer the case!
Read MoreCelebrating SOPHIA’s 15th birthday!
When she first arrived, Sophia was known for having a lot of attitude and spunk. Although initially very patient and polite with the other chimps, she learned the importance of standing her ground early on.
Read MoreCelebrating GRACIE’s 18th birthday!
From the moment she arrived at Project Chimps back in 2016, Gracie stood out as a truly special chimpanzee.
Read MoreCelebrating BAB’s 28th birthday!
With her towering presence and strong-willed nature, Babs has managed to secure the top spot among her female peers. She skillfully appeases the males while maintaining order among the younger females
Read MoreCelebrating ROCKO’s 35th birthday!
Let’s kick back with a glass of grape juice and give a big shout out to Rocko. This chimp has charisma that grabs everyone’s heart who gets to know him. Navigating Rocko’s life hasn’t always been a walk in the park. Yet, his gritty tenacity and spirited nature have always sparkled brightly, securing him a high ranking position within his group at Chimps Ahoy.
Read MoreCelebrating ANNA’s 28th birthday!
Anna, a fiercely clever and audacious chimp who’s successfully carved out a distinct niche in her group, spent over 23 years in research before coming to Project Chimps.
Read MoreCelebrating DAWN’s 33rd birthday!
After over three decades in research, Dawn finally arrived at the sanctuary in June of 2022 and has undergone a remarkable transformation.
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