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All Dogs Welcome at Pant Hoot Dog Park in Morganton, Georgia!
The Pant Hoot Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Morganton, Georgia, built at the Project Chimps sanctuary to encourage dog enrichment while supporting the care of over 100 chimpanzee residents who have been retired from biomedical research.
Read MoreChimp or Treat: A Family-Friendly Halloween Event near Blue Ridge, Georgia!
Chimp or Treat is an annual, family-friendly Halloween event near Blue Ridge usually held the weekend before Halloween by Project Chimps, a sanctuary for chimpanzees who have been retired from biomedical research.
Read MoreProject Chimps Responds to Incident; Chimpanzee Safely Returned to Habitat After Accessing Building Roof
Morganton, Georgia — Project Chimps successfully resolved a short-lived incident today involving a recently arrived chimpanzee who briefly left his primary enclosure, although at all times he stayed within the sanctuary’s perimeter fencing. The chimpanzee, Tory, arrived at the sanctuary earlier this year and was spending time in the South Peachtree Habitat alongside eight other…
Read MoreMirror 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.
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