Project Chimps Blog

Just two days after Arielle’s birthday, Project Chimps is thrilled to celebrate another of the youngest chimps at the sanctuary! Oscar first arrived at Project Chimps in 2018 when he was just 7 years old. This year is extra special because it’s the first time he’s spent as many birthdays in sanctuary as the lab!…

Arielle may be the youngest chimp in her group, but she’s not about to let that get in her way! Despite her reputation as a troublemaker, she has a sweet side too.

From the moment she arrived, Sky seemed to have a passion for climbing. Hanging upside-down by her toes is one of her favorite ways to play!

When it comes to Luke’s favorite things, he seems to really enjoy making music! One of Luke’s favorite items to play with is the keyboard.

Collin is a huge foodie, but he especially loves scatter. He will sweep a big pile in front of him and then slurp it all up — vacuum style!

Scott is a big fan of the three P’s… peanuts, playtime, and puzzles. He’s also always eager for mealtime, although juice can be hit or miss.

Haylee is a high energy girl who loves pranks and dancing. However, her absolute favorite thing is when humans dance for her!

Mandy used to be known for her “baby raspberries” while waiting for her food, but recently her requests have become much more assertive!

Outside of going on perimeter walks in the habitat with Melanie, Manetta loves being high up off the ground!

Lucky is one of the most recognizable chimps at the sanctuary due to her distinct look. She has vitiligo, causing some areas of her skin appear lighter.

Keith is a true film buff — he LOVES movies! He especially seems to like when there’s other chimps on screen.

Kevin is the more dominant chimp compared to his twin, Keith. Aside from juice, Kevin’s favorite item is boots, particularly dark blue pairs.

Josh is a lover, not a fighter! He tends to let the other males in his group settle disputes, preferring to focus his attention on the girls. 

Krystal is a very dynamic chimp! She’s energetic, social, and is a high-ranking female known as the “princess” of her group.

Loretta is a young female chimp living in Harmony villa. She’s friendly, playful, and has grown a lot in confidence over the past year.