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Mirror Mirror on the Wall, Do Chimps Recognize Themselves at All?
Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, meaning we share a lot in common. Self-recognition might be one of those things, because along with the other great apes, chimpanzee mirror recognition is a well-known phenomenon. They are one of the species to have passed the mirror test and even use mirrors like a human would.
Read MoreA Colorful Kitchen Mural
Project Chimps is getting a new mural for the kitchen! Olivia Schreiber has painted a visual representation of the fruits and vegetables prepared for the former research chimpanzees. This kitchen mural is a fine addition to the meal preparation area, especially since it’s one of the first places visitors first see during their tours.
Read MoreThe Earthsong Garden
The Earthsong Garden is an outdoor classroom and demonstration garden at Project Chimps, where guests can learn about growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Thanks to a partnership with the North Georgia Master Gardeners and a $500 grant, ten trainee master gardeners will expand the garden with new planting areas in Fall 2026.
Read MoreLetter to a Future Intern
Congratulations! You are about to begin an unforgettable experience as an intern at Project Chimps. Everyone here is eager to meet you, and before long, this place will begin to feel like a second home for you.
Read MoreDay in the Life of a Former Research Chimpanzee
Arielle is the youngest female chimpanzee at Project Chimps and is loved by the keepers for her fun quirky personality. She spends much of her time socializing with the other chimps in the Chimps Ahoy villa, using the mock termite mound, and generally causing mischief.
Read MoreProject Chimps’ Chimp Trails Annual Pass
The Chimp Trails Annual Pass is a new, more convenient way for hikers to support Project Chimps.
Read MoreFathers Among Chimpanzees
What makes a good father? While chimpanzee mothers often form strong bonds with their babies, fathers among chimpanzees often take a more hands-off approach. So, when a father and son were united by coincidence, we never expected to see a bond beyond shared genes.
Read MoreAstro-chimps: The History of Chimps in Space
From cats and dogs to small and large primates, the space race pushed countries to risky experiments in the name of reaching the last frontier for mankind. This blog will look at the history of chimpanzees in space and the impact they made for the humans that came after.
Read MoreMounds and Mounds of Treats!
Termites are a natural part of chimpanzee diets, and big reason we understand how intelligent they are. They use tools like us! So how do we encourage this amazing behavior without the risk of our villas being eaten away? With artificial termite mounds of treats of course!
Read MoreInterview with Children’s Book Author Brittany Petish
A new children’s book for Project Chimps is coming out, this time featuring Leo! I had the pleasure of interviewing author Brittany about the serendipitous events that lead to writing each of her children’s books including this one. We are pleased Brittany discovered Project Chimps and wanted to write about Leo’s unique story. She interviewed his caregivers to illustrate and write Leo and the Soft Place to Land.
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