Posts Tagged ‘animal welfare’
Mirror Mirror on the Wall, Do Chimps Recognize Themselves at All?
Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, meaning we share a lot in common. Self-recognition might be one of those things, because along with the other great apes, chimpanzee mirror recognition is a well-known phenomenon. They are one of the species to have passed the mirror test and even use mirrors like a human would.
Read MoreA Colorful Kitchen Mural
Project Chimps is getting a new mural for the kitchen! Olivia Schreiber has painted a visual representation of the fruits and vegetables prepared for the former research chimpanzees. This kitchen mural is a fine addition to the meal preparation area, especially since it’s one of the first places visitors first see during their tours.
Read MoreThe Earthsong Garden
The Earthsong Garden is an outdoor classroom and demonstration garden at Project Chimps, where guests can learn about growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Thanks to a partnership with the North Georgia Master Gardeners and a $500 grant, ten trainee master gardeners will expand the garden with new planting areas in Fall 2026.
Read MoreHow Chimpanzees Use Tools
Out in the wild, chimpanzee tool use is necessary for their survival. It’s the same for humans and other primates as well. And just like us, chimpanzees have different cultures and tool usage depending on where they live. Different places require different innovations.
Read MoreLetter to a Future Intern
Congratulations! You are about to begin an unforgettable experience as an intern at Project Chimps. Everyone here is eager to meet you, and before long, this place will begin to feel like a second home for you.
Read MoreDay in the Life of a Former Research Chimpanzee
Arielle is the youngest female chimpanzee at Project Chimps and is loved by the keepers for her fun quirky personality. She spends much of her time socializing with the other chimps in the Chimps Ahoy villa, using the mock termite mound, and generally causing mischief.
Read MoreProject Chimps’ Chimp Trails Annual Pass
The Chimp Trails Annual Pass is a new, more convenient way for hikers to support Project Chimps.
Read MoreChimp Enrichment – Why Is It Important?
Every day at a chimpanzee sanctuary begins with the same question: How do we help these incredibly intelligent animals live full, engaging lives? At Project Chimps, enrichment is a core part of our mission. We work to ensure that every chimp is stimulated socially, cognitively, and physically.
Read MoreArtists Leave Mark on Sanctuary
Inspiration That Kept Growing Ideas kept bubbling up as the mural took shape. “We’d be like, ‘Oh! We’ve gotta add this tomorrow!’ or ‘It’d be so fun to include that!’” Nell Tryst laughed. “We just kept building on it organically and authentically. I’m not gonna lie—we’re pretty proud of it.” A Collaborative Creation Tryst didn’t…
Read MorePositive Reinforcement Training – PRT with an EKG
If you know anything about chimps, you know you can’t make a chimp do anything it doesn’t want to do! If you need to, for example, listen to Kareem’s heartbeat with a stethoscope, that is absolutely not happening unless Kareem wants you to. This is where Positive Reinforcement Training, or PRT, comes into play.
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