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August is National Make-a-Will Month: Leave a Lasting Legacy with Project Chimps
By James Haworth August is National Make-a-Will Month, a perfect time to reflect on how you can make a lasting impact on causes close to your heart. At Project Chimps, the Legacy Society is made up of generous and forward-thinking individuals who’ve included the sanctuary in their estate plans. This ensures that we can continue…
Read MoreChimp Chew Toys
At the sanctuary, caregivers are careful to only give the chimps toys that we think will withstand the 1300 PSI bite force of chimpanzees. Hard rubber toys made for large dogs are great when looking for chimp chew toys. Marlon’s favorite rose chew toy is a perfect example of this!
Read MoreCelebrating BO’s 20th birthday!
Bo may be young, but he shouldn’t be underestimated! He’s a fair, strong leader who has made so much progress as the alpha over time.
Read MoreCelebrating ROXY’s 14th birthday!
As one of the youngest female chimps at the sanctuary, Roxy is playful, curious and a little mischievous. She always keeps things interesting!
Read MoreBananarama III: Here we go Again
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…
Read MoreThe Perfect Companion
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.
Read MoreCelebrating SASHA’s 37th birthday!
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.
Read MoreCelebrating RAY’s 16th birthday!
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!
Read MoreMeet Project Chimps Board Member Dr. Stephanie Poindexter
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…
Read MoreCelebrating KASSIE’s 29th birthday!
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.
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