Posts Tagged ‘chimps’
Celebrate MARLON’s 23rd birthday!
Marlon’s growth has been evident and we feel so lucky to have been able to afford him that opportunity over the past seven years.
Read MoreCelebrate MOONIE’s 33rd birthday!
It’s a little bit of a family affair here in Morganton, Georgia, as Moonie’s daughter Harriett also calls Project Chimps home, having arrived a year prior to her mother. Sadly, like other mother/daughter pairs such as Rosemary and Chloe as well as Precious and Loretta, Moonie and Harriett were likely separated at the time of…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Lance
By Marissa Pena As the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time to reflect on the incredible changes and moments of joy that are possible thanks to your steadfast support. That’s why we’d like to share how you’ve made a difference for one especially brave chimp— Lance. Meet Lance When Lance first arrived at Project…
Read MoreOn the Fence with Chimp Behavior
Gracie is one of the chimps who loves to keep the caregivers on the fence about what her behavior will be. With the new construction, everyone is curious about what her reaction will be.
Read MoreGreg’s Legacy: One Chimp’s Kindness
In early April, we were sad to say goodbye to Greg, who passed away at 42 years old. He would have been 43 today. Read about his legacy here.
Read MoreMeet Hercules: The Older “Brother”
Meet Hercules who acts like an older brother to the other chimpanzees including his pal, Leo. Read more to learn about his life!
Read MoreDog Days of Summer at Project Chimps
Dog days of summer are the annual event where dogs from Castoff Rescue are brought to interact with for adoption.
Read MoreWhy human oriented isn’t always good for chimps
We have “chimp chimps” and “human oriented chimps”. Chimp chimps prefer interacting with their fellow troop members over interacting with human caregivers. Human oriented chimps like to focus their time and energy on human caregivers.
Read MorePlenty of Places to Shine: Catharine Dunlap
We’re probably not the only sanctuary to think so, but here at Project Chimps, we know the truth. We have the most amazing group of volunteers around! Today, we wanted to spotlight Catharine Dunlap, one hard-working volunteer who always goes above and beyond to support the chimps.
Read MoreChimp Time at the Sanctuary
By Marissa Pena We’re always thinking about chimp time here at Project Chimps, but what exactly does that mean? As readers of the blog are aware, our mission is to provide former research chimpanzees with exemplary lifelong care. In order to do that, it’s important to provide a consistent schedule built around the specific needs…
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