Jacob

Jacob is regarded by his caregivers as one of the most intelligent chimps at Project Chimps—not only within his social group, but across the whole sanctuary. How do his caregivers know he’s one smart cookie? For one thing, he excels at removing obstructions from the chimp shift doors when caregivers shine a laser pointer on the object blocking the track.

He also solves puzzle enrichments with focus and expertise, and he tries his best to befriend all the chimps, especially the highest-ranking males by grooming them frequently. On top of this, being such a proficient trainer, his caregivers have started positive reinforcement training with Jacob to allow vet staff to spritz him with medical spray for helping wound healing.

This year, Jacob’s group moved back to their old stomping ground in Chateau “B” side. On the day of the big flip, Jacob was the first to figure out that it was moving day. Before his caregivers even started the shift, Jacob excitedly waited in the doorway for them to open the door. And, being the gentleman he is, he waited patiently for his last groupmate to hop through that door!

Chimp Chatter Featuring Jacob

Celebrating JACOB’s 14th birthday!

July 1, 2024

At just 14 years old, Jacob is one of the youngest chimps living at the sanctuary. He was reunited with his mother Veronica when he arrived at Project Chimps in 2018.

The Hole in His Chinny-chin-chin

October 1, 2021

Jacob had a four-and-a-half-inch wound that started at his upper chin and extended to his lower chin around his lips. The wound pierced all the way through his lip, creating a hole in his chin. Found out how he handled this injury!

Nails Do Grow Back

July 2, 2020

A chimp that is playing and having a good time builds excitement levels that reach a certain threshold where it sometimes becomes aggressive behavior. Play then turns into chimps smacking each other. They are so strong that when their hands come down for a smack, they may nick each other. Sometimes a bigger wound can occur – like a fingernail might get pulled off.

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Jacob FACTS

Male

Date of Birth

07/01/2010

Arrival Date

03/21/2018

Fun Facts

Jacob likes playing with toys, especially plastic trucks.

Favorite Things

Jacob loves helping remove obstructions from doors with laser pointers, which he sees like one big game!

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