Project Chimps Blog

He may be small in stature but Lancelot also has a huge heart! Today’s his 20th birthday and we’re excited to celebrate at Project Chimps! 

Chimps love a good puzzle. Sometimes though, complex puzzles and toys aren’t for every chimp. A squeaky toy can be all a chimp needs to have fun and Paul knows this. His favorite toy is as simple as they come, but he wont let that stop him from having fun.

Despite being the oldest female in her group, Jurita’s not one to be defined by her age. According to her caregivers, she’s also probably the highest-ranking female at DJT!

Quintin may be one of the largest males at Project Chimps but that doesn’t mean he’s stopped growing!

Paul is the smallest male in his group and is very low ranking. He’s also very human-oriented, meaning he tends to focus a lot on the humans around him. 

According to Justin’s caregivers, he plays an important part in the dynamics of his group. He’s easily identified by his pink lips and folded left ear and is a big fan of dried chickpeas.

LB is socially savvy and maintains a high rank within her social group. If you’ve ever wondered if any chimps might be considered “girl’s girls,” LB is one of them!

Samira is one of the higher-ranking chimps in her group, helping to keep the others in line. While her nickname is Princess, some think it might be about time to crown her the queen!  

Although she’s one of the lower ranking females in Harmony, Almasi is friends with all her group mates. Her name means “diamond” in Swahili and it definitely suits her sparkling personality. 

Volunteers serve as the foundation of many conservationist efforts. We aimed to acknowledge our volunteers’ efforts by honoring them at our annual Volunteer luncheon. Our VOY Award for this year was granted to Catharine Dunlap. To honor her experience, we asked Catharine some questions about her time here.

Ronald can look small compared to some of the larger chimps in his group. But, although he may be small in stature, he has a power all his own!

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.

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. 

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.

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!