Posts Tagged ‘caregiver’
New Chimps Settle In: A Caregiver’s Perspective
Caregiver Joseph Elliot tells us about working with chimps from his perspective. “The best part about working with former laboratory chimpanzees is seeing them settle in and begin to enjoy sanctuary life.”
Read MoreProject Chimps From the Beginning
This inspiring, life-serving, exciting organization began as a big, some would say unrealistic, dream — and today it is a reality exceeding every hope and expectation of its founders.
Read MorePrecious Moments: Mother & Son Chimpanzees Reunited
After years of separation in the lab, mother and son chimps, Jill and Arthur, are reunited at the Project Chimps sanctuary for former research chimpanzees.
Read MoreChimps Watch the “Human Parade”
Project Chimps volunteer and Australian expat Gordon Hewett describes the ways human visitors serve as enrichment for former research chimpanzees during sanctuary tours.
Read MoreLocal Volunteers Keep Chimp Sanctuary in the Swing
Volunteers are the backbone of a wildlife sanctuary like Project Chimps. On April 6, 2019, the sanctuary honored local volunteers for their more than 7,300 hours of service to former research chimpanzees in 2018.
Read MoreA Head for Figures, A Heart for Animals
As her love for chimpanzees grew, so did Sandi’s involvement in the day-to-day operations of the sanctuary. In addition to counting fruit, she also takes board meeting minutes, does data entry, calls donors to thank them for their support, and updates medical records for the veterinarian department.
Read MoreChimpanzee Caregiver Takes Chimp Fun Seriously
Chimpanzee caregiver Jill Mullen has the best job ever – creating fun and enriching activities for former research chimps at the Project Chimps sanctuary.
Enrichment is a vital to creating a stimulating environment for the chimps who, after years in research labs, will spend the rest of their lives at the sanctuary. Enrichment can include new foods, smells and toys, and activities that provide the chimps with opportunities to forage, learn and play as they would in the wild.
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