Dorothy Jo & Tilly
Chimp 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 TRISTEN’S 15th birthday!
Today, July 2nd, we’re celebrating another milestone birthday as Tristen turns 15 years old. This year also marks her 5th birthday at Project Chimps since she arrived from the lab!
Read MorePlaying With Chimps
Playing with chimpanzees can often prove to be dangerous. Both humans and chimpanzees are at risk of harming each other, even if they don’t always mean to. Despite this, Haylee has found a safe way to have fun with caregivers. Her secret? A winning personality and some creative tool use.
Read MoreCelebrating TAZ’s 29th birthday!
“Cool guy” Taz is one of the higher-ranking males in his group, and it isn’t hard to see why! We’re thrilled to celebrate his 29th birthday by sharing a little about what makes him so unique.
Read MoreCelebrating JURITA’s 35th birthday!
Despite being the oldest female in her group, Jurita’s not one to be defined by her age. According to her caregivers, she’s also probably the highest-ranking female at DJT!
Read MoreCelebrating QUINTIN’s 22nd birthday!
Quintin may be one of the largest males at Project Chimps but that doesn’t mean he’s stopped growing!
Read MoreCelebrating SOPHIA’s 15th birthday!
When she first arrived, Sophia was known for having a lot of attitude and spunk. Although initially very patient and polite with the other chimps, she learned the importance of standing her ground early on.
Read MoreCelebrate ARTHUR’s 22nd birthday!
As Arthur enters a new phase of maturity, he is shifting his focus towards social interactions, learning to navigate his relationships with finesse and subtlety in the Dorothy Jo & Tilly Villa.
Read MoreCelebrate PATRICK’s 22nd birthday!
As the alpha male, Patrick takes it upon himself to ensure that everyone in the Dorothy Jo & Tilly Villa receives their fair share of food, challenging his caregivers to outsmart him in their efforts to maintain balance and harmony.
Read MoreCelebrate MARLON’s 23rd birthday!
Marlon’s growth has been evident and we feel so lucky to have been able to afford him that opportunity over the past seven years.
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