Posts Tagged ‘chimp sanctuary’
Chimpanzee Maverick Braves the Danger Zone
Mid-ranking male chimpanzee Maverick went right into the “danger zone” this week as two new males joined his social group of eight. Introducing new males into an existing chimpanzee society can be risky business, all Tom Cruise puns aside, so the chimpanzee care team at Project Chimps created a tactical plan for bringing the males together.
Read MoreMoving Day: A New Chateau for Research Chimps
We recently finished the construction of The Chateau and invited the chimps to move in. We all held our breath to see what they would think of their new digs…
Read MoreProject Chimps Sanctuary Opens New “Chateau” for Retired Research Chimpanzees
Forty former research chimpanzees will have a new home in permanent sanctuary as Project Chimps announced the completion of its fifth and largest chimpanzee house, called “The Chateau.” Fourteen former research chimps moved into the new residence, led by 220-pound “gentle giant,” Kareem.
Read MoreChimps Living in Harmony
Project Chimps’ facilities team, care staff, and dedicated volunteers have been working tirelessly to make the south yard of the outdoor habitat a fun and enriching place for the former research chimpanzees in our care. Their hard work was worth it – the chimps are thriving outdoors. And they’re having a blast!
Read MoreNew 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 MoreFire and Ice: Making Chili for Chimps
Project Chimps took top honors at the 2018 Fire and Ice Chili Cook-off in Blue Ridge Georgia with a vegan chili recipe. Now the team returns to defend the sanctuary’s title.
Get the recipe and the whole story in our February 2019 newsletter.
Read MoreNew Year, New Goals, New Chimps
Project Chimps is working to bring more than 150 additional research chimps from the lab to sanctuary. That means new goals for the new year and exciting new initiatives in 2019.
Read MoreThe Precious Gifts of Giving Tuesday
Celebrity supporters and people from around the world showed their love and support for former research chimpanzees on #GivingTuesday 2018 by donating to Project Chimps.
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