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Swing Into Adventure with your next Team Building Challenge
Project Chimps’ Chimp Challenge course is an exciting new way to test your climbing, problem-solving solving and teamwork skills while making a difference.
Read MoreHammocks in the Garden – An Eagle Scout Project
By Lauren Vogel At Project Chimps, every space tells a story. Care, creativity, and the people who show up for our organization shape each one. One of those stories belongs to Jack Stowers, an Eagle Scout whose dedication and problem‑solving skills brought a unique new addition to our sanctuary. For his Eagle Scout project, Jack…
Read MoreDoes Chimpanzee Hair Change with the Seasons?
As winter rolls in, we humans bundle up in coats, hats, and scarves to fight off the chill. Many mammals do something similar—though in their own way.
Read MoreRosemary and Lindsey get a visit from a former Caregiver now at the Oakland Zoo
June 10, 2025, Kelly McDonald from Oakland Zoo in California visited Project Chimps and went on a tour with Holly Lickteig, Manager of Husbandry. Kelly has been working with chimps since about 1981 and has experience working at both Yerkes National Primate Research Center (now the Emory National Primate Research Center) and the Oakland Zoo. The…
Read MoreFirst Time Outside for Former Research Chimps
Many former research chimps don’t experience their first time outside until arriving in sanctuary. But why do some choose to stay inside?
Read MoreScout Arrow Completes Project for Chimpanzee Remembrance Garden
This past summer, I met Arrow Swearingen, a dedicated Scout working on her Gold Award at the Project Chimps Remembrance Garden. The Gold Award is the highest honor in Girl Scouting, recognizing girls who complete a project that makes a lasting positive impact on their community. Arrow created an arbor, benches and informative signs for…
Read MoreChimp Trails: Hiking with Purpose
By Alyssa Burlison Is trekking with chimpanzees in Africa on your bucket list? Or are you searching for a meaningful weekend getaway in the U.S.? The Project Chimps hiking trails in Blue Ridge, Georgia, offer a rewarding experience for animal lovers, eco-tourists, and nature enthusiasts alike. These scenic trails have a requested $2 donation for…
Read MoreHonoring a Legacy of Compassion and Discovery
On a quiet evening in early October, the forested grounds of Project Chimps glowed with candlelight as staff, volunteers, and community members gathered to honor the life of Dr. Jane Goodall.
Read MoreProject Chimps – A Beacon of Hope
By Alyssa Burlison The thoughts racing through my mind felt like hundreds of tight, tiny knots before my visit to Project Chimps. As I stepped onto the plane to Chattanooga, I carried the weight of a recent loss. My dog had just been diagnosed with cancer, and potential changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act…
Read MoreThe Doctor Is In: Meet Project Chimp’s Veterinary Medical Director
Meet Dr. Jenny Jaffe—Project Chimp’s new Veterinary Medical Director, and learn about how she is shaping the medical program at the sanctuary.
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