Posts Tagged ‘great apes’
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Volunteer of the Year
By Morgan Kelly At Project Chimps, teamwork makes the dream work. On Saturday, April 19th, we held our annual Volunteer Luncheon, where we celebrated the hard work of our amazing volunteers. We also recognized those who really went above and beyond this year with awards for most chimp care, kitchen, and vet care hours. We…
Read MoreRUSTY’s T-Rex-cellent Dinosaur Birthday Party!
By Morgan Kelly On April 25, 2025, Project Chimps resident Rusty turns 40! As the oldest chimp at the sanctuary, Rusty holds a special place in our hearts. But rest assured, he’s no dinosaur—even though he sounds like one with his iconic “Rusty Roar”! We’ll celebrate Rusty’s birthday with a special dinosaur birthday party. A…
Read MoreAugust is National Make-a-Will Month: Leave a Lasting Legacy with Project Chimps
By James Haworth August is National Make-a-Will Month, a perfect time to reflect on how you can make a lasting impact on causes close to your heart. At Project Chimps, the Legacy Society is made up of generous and forward-thinking individuals who’ve included the sanctuary in their estate plans. This ensures that we can continue…
Read MoreMeet Project Chimps Board Member Dr. Stephanie Poindexter
By Ari D’Arconte Meet Dr. Stephanie Poindexter who joined the Project Chimps board of directors in 2020. Dr. Poindexter is an assistant professor at the University of Buffalo who studies nocturnal primates. She got involved with Project Chimps after advocating an addendum on a bill helping to ban the interstate primate pet trade. Her research…
Read MoreDonate Water Bottles for Chimp Enrichment
Today we will be talking about how we use donated water bottles for some of these enrichment activities, and how you can donate your used water bottles to help.
Read MoreCelebrating Dawn for World Chimp Day
In honor of World Chimpanzee Day we would like to showcase Dawn, one of our most resilient chimps.
Read MoreCelebrating SOPHIA’s 15th birthday!
When she first arrived, Sophia was known for having a lot of attitude and spunk. Although initially very patient and polite with the other chimps, she learned the importance of standing her ground early on.
Read MoreCelebrate 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 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.
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