Hercules' group hanging out by the fire hose ropes.
SOCIAL ENRICHMENT
Grooming, tickling, and wrestling are all a part of their social experience. Chimpanzees are highly social and require frequent social stimulation to ensure their emotional and psychological well-being. We design social enrichment to promote social behaviour and encourage interaction amongst each other and their caretakers.
Caregivers, making up an integral part of their social group, ensure that their needs are met through frequent socialization.
What can you do to help?
It costs $3 per day to provide enrichment to each chimp. Make a contribution to the enrichment program here.
Have an idea to share? Check out the enrichment planning page to learn more.
SOCIAL ENRICHMENT EXAMPLES
Precious hanging out by the fence waiting to catch a glimpse of another member from a different community.
Fence Meetings
Lucky and Leo Meet
Hercules and Kivuli warmly welcoming visitors.
Meeting Guests
Luke playing with Roxy
Chimps socially groom each other to strengthen bonds, form relationships, and show affection.
Grooming
Sarah playing with Amy
SOCIAL ENRICHMENT BLOG HIGHLIGHTS
Our goal is to ensure each individual chimpanzee experiences the best quality of life and enjoys an enriching retirement at the sanctuary.
Won't You Help?
This project would not be possible without our many generous individual supporters and volunteers. We rely on donations to fulfill our mission, including caring for our existing residents and expanding the sanctuary to accommodate those chimpanzees still waiting in the lab.
Won’t you help us bring the remaining chimps to sanctuary by supporting Project Chimps today? Please donate today because...