Project Chimps Blog

Dog days of summer are the annual event where dogs from Castoff Rescue are brought to interact with for adoption.

We have “chimp chimps” and “human oriented chimps”. Chimp chimps prefer interacting with their fellow troop members over interacting with human caregivers. Human oriented chimps like to focus their time and energy on human caregivers.

We’re probably not the only sanctuary to think so, but here at Project Chimps, we know the truth. We have the most amazing group of volunteers around! Today, we wanted to spotlight Catharine Dunlap, one hard-working volunteer who always goes above and beyond to support the chimps.

Willa’s stay at Project Chimps during the summer and their daily duties as an intern. Their focus project throughout the summer intends on being videos that show other interns what their day is like.

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.

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!

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. 

By Marissa Pena We’re always thinking about chimp time here at Project Chimps, but what exactly does that mean? As readers of the blog are aware, our mission is to provide former research chimpanzees with exemplary lifelong care. In order to do that, it’s important to provide a consistent schedule built around the specific needs…

If there’s one thing our care staff knows about chimpanzees, it’s that no two chimps are exactly alike! Like humans, chimpanzees are individuals with their own personalities, food preferences, hobbies, and even favorite colors. They also each have unique physical features as well! 

Finding a “home away from home” in Georgia’s beautiful Blue Ridge mountains may seem too good to be true, especially with the added difficulty of traveling to a completely different country! However, it’s exactly what Hannah St John-Mosse discovered after traveling more than 4,000 miles to arrive at what she calls a “once in a lifetime opportunity” interning abroad here at Project Chimps.

Did you know that chimpanzees aren’t the only animals we take care of at Project Chimps? It’s true! Chimps love honey, and with 96 retired research chimps living with us, we go through a lot of it. 

It’s officially spring in Blue Ridge, and with the warmer season comes a lot of excitement for our chimpanzee residents! They love playing in the snow during winter, but spring is a perfect time for them to enjoy the sunshine. 

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.

Cover Image of a chimpanzee photographed by Steve Morello. Sourced from WWF. By Marissa Pena It goes without saying that we care about chimpanzee welfare here at Project Chimps! As longtime readers are aware, our mission has always been to provide exemplary lifelong care for former research chimpanzees. But with so many chimps in sanctuary,…

If this question surprises you, you’re not alone! Longtime chimp-enthusiasts and animal advocates alike are no doubt immediately skeptical of the idea, and for good reason. But for new learners? Renting a chimp might sound like a great way to meet our closest relatives, especially if they have good intentions. Unfortunately, this is far from…