Project Chimps Blog

By Ari D’Arconte Bananarama III is the third annual charity drag variety show supporting Project Chimps. Hosted by Jolene Goodall (famous primatologist Jane Goodall’s fake sister) and Amber Nash (Project Chimps board member and voice over actress from Archer). With special performances by Berlinda Wall and others. This show will be an amazing experience while…

Chimpanzees are playful by nature, and the right toy can provide them outlets to have fun! Chimps have different personalities and preferences that influence what they play with. Emma chooses to play with a simple toy that her unique mind can run wild with. Making up creative ways to play.

Sasha has a mild and sweet disposition but that doesn’t mean she’s happy to let anyone else push her around. She’s high-ranking and has strong bonds with both the males and females.

Ray came to Project Chimps when he was just 9 years old. He lives in the Laurie & Carlee McGrath Chateau Villa alongside several other youngsters which can lead to some interesting dynamics! 

By Ari D’Arconte Meet Dr. Stephanie Poindexter who joined the Project Chimps board of directors in 2020. Dr. Poindexter is an assistant professor at the University of Buffalo who studies nocturnal primates. She got involved with Project Chimps after advocating an addendum on a bill helping to ban the interstate primate pet trade. Her research…

Kassie has a bit of a flair for the dramatic. Because she has friends in high places, she tends to get away with these dramatic episodes. 

According to her caregivers, Lizzy and her favorite Grinch toy are practically inseparable. She even helps keep him clean by grooming him!

Jamie has been exploring the outdoors a lot recently — she’s even gotten a tan! But although she’s been venturing farther, she always makes sure to come back for her next serving of juice. 

Stuffed animals at the sanctuary usually only last a few days. This is thanks to chimps being so strong. Because of this, some chimps here at the sanctuary aren’t allowed to have fragile toys. But some chimps have much more of a gentle touch when it comes to their toys.

As Project Chimps celebrates its 10-year anniversary, President and Founding Board Member, Bruce Wagman, reflects on its origins and the milestones that have been achieved along the way.

He may not be captain of a starship, but alpha Kirk’s a leader all the same! We’re honored to celebrate his 39th birthday at Project Chimps.

Once one of the smallest, most insecure chimps in his group, now Danner is one of the largest! He’s come a long way from the awkward chimp with enormous hands, but we still know him by his “Danner Bananer” nickname all the same! 

Today we will be talking about how we use donated water bottles for some of these enrichment activities, and how you can donate your used water bottles to help.

In honor of World Chimpanzee Day we would like to showcase Dawn, one of our most resilient chimps.

July is a special month for mother and son duo Veronica and Jacob here at Project Chimps. They both share the same birthday month!