Posts Tagged ‘chimpanzee’
Astro-chimps: The History of Chimps in Space
From cats and dogs to small and large primates, the space race pushed countries to risky experiments in the name of reaching the last frontier for mankind. This blog will look at the history of chimpanzees in space and the impact they made for the humans that came after.
Read MoreMounds and Mounds of Treats!
Termites are a natural part of chimpanzee diets, and big reason we understand how intelligent they are. They use tools like us! So how do we encourage this amazing behavior without the risk of our villas being eaten away? With artificial termite mounds of treats of course!
Read MoreInterview with Children’s Book Author Brittany Petish
A new children’s book for Project Chimps is coming out, this time featuring Leo! I had the pleasure of interviewing author Brittany about the serendipitous events that lead to writing each of her children’s books including this one. We are pleased Brittany discovered Project Chimps and wanted to write about Leo’s unique story. She interviewed his caregivers to illustrate and write Leo and the Soft Place to Land.
Read MoreKennedy’s First Time Outside
When you spend your life in one place, a new environment isn’t just intimidating. It’s terrifying. Even if it’s the one you were born to be in. This is what many former research chimpanzees experience who never got to go outside. So when the opportunity is placed right in front of them, wouldn’t they be excited? For some, yes. For others, it can take a little while to warm up to the idea. That’s what we saw leading up to Kennedy’s first time outside.
Read MoreThe Real Story of Primate: Fact vs Fiction
While Primate (2026) was not based on a true story, how much of it could really happen? Find out the truth in this breakdown of Primate: fact vs fiction.
Read MoreDawn and Jim’s Journey to Full‑Time Volunteering
They say it takes a village to raise a child. In the same vein, it takes a village of deeply passionate and dedicated individuals to run Project Chimps. Two of those individuals are Dawn and Jim Greenway, a couple who made the leap from part-time to full-time volunteers in 2025.
Read MoreSwing Into Adventure with your next Team Building Challenge
Project Chimps’ Chimp Challenge course is an exciting new way to test your climbing, problem-solving solving and teamwork skills while making a difference.
Read MoreFirst Time Outside for Former Research Chimps
Many former research chimps don’t experience their first time outside until arriving in sanctuary. But why do some choose to stay inside?
Read MoreThe Doctor Is In: Meet Project Chimp’s Veterinary Medical Director
Meet Dr. Jenny Jaffe—Project Chimp’s new Veterinary Medical Director, and learn about how she is shaping the medical program at the sanctuary.
Read MoreAll Aboard the Banana Bus
Are you interested in experiencing wildlife uniquely and excitingly? Project Chimps has just the thing for you—the brand-new Banana Bus! You and your friends now have the opportunity to hop on for a special tour of the sanctuary nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
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