Sanctuary Updates
First Time Outside for Former Research Chimps
At Project Chimps, a sanctuary dedicated to caring for former research chimpanzees, life is full of firsts. For many former research chimps, their first time outside is one of the biggest. But even though every Project Chimps resident has the choice to enter the habitat, not every chimp does. This was especially true for alpha…
Read MoreHow to visit Project Chimps
By Ari D’Arconte If you have heard of the great work being done here at Project Chimps and would like to see the chimps in person, then you have come to the right place! We offer a number of tours and experiences for you to choose from. Project Chimps is located in the Blue Ridge…
Read MoreCall for Sculpture – Remembrance Garden
Project Chimps is accepting proposals for a new outdoor sculpture that will honor chimpanzees who were used in medical research at our Remembrance Garden – a cemetery for chimps who have passed away at sanctuary. The request is for a large-scale, three-dimensional work that is able to command the space and make a bold “welcome”…
Read MoreChimp Tattoos
At Project Chimps its not uncommon to see a tattoo here and there. Like many people some of the staff are tattooed. Did you know some chimps have tattoos as well? Why would a chimp have a tattoo? Chimp tattoos seem very odd. This blog will explain. We’ll also look at some of the interesting tattoos our staff have that celebrate their connection to chimps.
Read MoreA Harvest for chimpanzees
There’s no denying that chimps love to eat! Here at Project Chimps, their diet consists of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. In addition to daily breakfast and dinner services where each chimp gets a full meal, caretakers also scatter different food items like cabbage, nuts, seeds, carrots and tomatoes over their enclosures for lunch and dinner enrichment. This allows the chimps to engage in one of their natural behaviors — foraging.
Read MoreGrand Opening of the Chimp Trails
The chimp trail system has been many years in the making. Its strengths lie in its accessibility, safety, and navigability.
Read MoreTawnya Williams – Chimpanzee Care Supervisor
Tawnya has been with Project Chimps for four years as a Caregiver. In her new role as Chimpanzee Care Supervisor, she will lead a team of Caregivers and Caregiver Aides. Tawnya’s team is responsible for providing food, enrichment, and training for 50 chimps.
Read MoreKate Donovan – Behavior Coordinator
This month, Project Chimps launched a new Behavior Program led by Kate, who has been working at Project Chimps for nearly three years as a Caregiver and Chimpanzee Care Supervisor. In her new role, she will implement guidelines to improve chimp behavior and quality of life.
Read MoreHow we adapt to Covid-19
Nine months into the pandemic, it is clear that Covid-19 will be a factor long-term. That leaves sanctuaries like Project Chimps to make the decision around moving forward safely or remaining at a standstill. We have made the decision to move forward-safely. We continue to watch the bulletins coming to us from the Zoo and…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
As Georgia is opening back up, we are both excited and cautious. We are excited because we have missed our community and look forward to welcoming people back on site to have an opportunity to see the chimps! We are very cautious; however, as first and foremost the health of the chimps, staff, and visitors is important to us. We will continue to monitor CDC guidelines and make adjustments to ensure the safety and health of all chimpanzees and humans involved.
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