Gracie

If there’s one thing to be said about Gracie, it’s that this girl marches to the beat of her own drum! Gracie is a remarkably independent and clever chimp who loves keeping her caregivers on their toes.

At our sanctuary, everyone runs on “chimp time.” But in this group, people and chimp alike run on “Gracie Time.” Recently, Gracie has become quite the influential member of her group. Whether she’s grooming her fellow females, forming new friendships with the males, or putting the wildest boys back in line, Gracie has grown in confidence this past year.

One of her favorite pastimes lately has been throwing a blanket over her entire body and trying to sneak up on her friends. Somehow, they always seem to see that “invisible” chimp coming!

Chimp Chatter Featuring Gracie

#ChimpChat: Brooke and Gracie

December 1, 2016

It’s time for a new #ChimpChat with Caregiver Brooke! Brooke and her chimp friend Gracie share a special bond. “Every time Gracie looks at me with her deep brown eyes it’s a special bonding moment,” Brooke explains. “One memory that stands out to me is when the other chimps were arguing and she came to me for…

A journey begins

September 9, 2016

Our hearts our exploding as we share that the chimps are finally here! I’m so humbled to share a snippet of our story: Late afternoon on Wednesday, Buttercup, Charisse, Genesis, Gertrude, Gracie, Emma, Samira, Jennifer and Latricia were loaded up into our custom built trailer (thanks Wildside Trailers!) and made the 600+ mile journey home. Our…

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Gracie FACTS

Female

Date of Birth

04/01/2006

Arrival Date

09/08/2016

Fun Facts

Gracie stretches her bottom lip out and pants when she wants treats.

Gift Request

Gracie would like juice. Plain and simple. Send juice!

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