Posts Tagged ‘chimpanzees’
Chimpanzee Wiggles
Former research chimpanzee Harriett has a special ability that she shares with some human primates. Learn what it is and how she got her nickname from Chimpanzee Caregiver Supervisor Holly Soubiea.
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 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 MoreVolunteer Megan Hume finds Zen in Helping Chimps
When a friend at her yoga studio mentioned they should raise money for a nearby sanctuary that housed chimpanzees retired from scientific testing, volunteer Megan Hume was intrigued and excited…
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 MorePlush Chimps “Adopted” by Former Research Chimps
Would you eat an Icee in the dead of winter? Chimpanzees will and they seem to love it!
Noel and the other former research chimpanzees at Project Chimps didn’t hesitate when caregivers served them giant frozen blocks of juice and other enrichment items as part of a special February celebration for the chimps.
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 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.
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