As Arthur enters a new phase of maturity, he is shifting his focus towards social interactions, learning to navigate his relationships with finesse and subtlety in the Dorothy Jo & Tilly Villa.

As the alpha male, Patrick takes it upon himself to ensure that everyone in the Dorothy Jo & Tilly Villa receives their fair share of food, challenging his caregivers to outsmart him in their efforts to maintain balance and harmony.

Although Rosemary generally avoids engaging in chimp fights, there are moments when her assertiveness shines through. Even the alpha male, Kirk, knows that when Rosemary gets involved, it’s time to surrender. Her unwavering presence and innate ability to defuse conflicts makes her a formidable force within her group. Her interventions ensure that harmony is restored and the well-being of all members is protected. 

Despite 25 years in research labs, Lindsey embodies wisdom, stoicism and playfulness, making her a beloved figure among her fellow chimps and caregivers alike.

Betty’s has an affinity for higher altitudes and this has earned her the nickname “gargoyle” among her caregivers.

After 31 years living in a research lab environment, Jessie finally arrived to live in sanctuary in June of 2022.

Emma is also known for engaging “ghost mode” where she drapes herself in a blanket and walks around.

Bobby is what you’d call a “chimps’s chimp.” He clearly prefers the company of his fellow chimpanzees over humans and that’s exactly what we like to see! 

This past year has been one of massive interpersonal development for Binah. We are so proud to see him developing relationships with his groupmates.

She was 12 when she arrived at sanctuary and, today, she celebrates her 20th birthday! We hope you’ll join us in wishing one of our originals, Gertrude, a very happy birthday.

One of the most easily identifiable residents at Project Chimps, Zack is without his left eye, but that certainly hasn’t gotten in the way of him living his best life in sanctuary!

Just 11 weeks before her 33rd birthday, Sheena arrived at Project Chimps to live out the rest of her life in sanctuary.

Kivuli arrived in sanctuary when he was just seven years old. So, while he’s grown — both physically and behaviorally — since March of 2018, Kivuli has really come into his own over the past year in particular. He continuously surprises the care staff and serves as a reminder as to why we do what we…

Marlon’s growth has been evident and we feel so lucky to have been able to afford him that opportunity over the past seven years.

It’s a little bit of a family affair here in Morganton, Georgia, as Moonie’s daughter Harriett also calls Project Chimps home, having arrived a year prior to her mother. Sadly, like other mother/daughter pairs such as Rosemary and Chloe as well as Precious and Loretta, Moonie and Harriett were likely separated at the time of…