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Project Chimps Sanctuary Opens New “Chateau” for Retired Research Chimpanzees

By Project Chimps | October 3, 2019

interior room with fire hose ropes and hammocks for chimps

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.

Chimps Living in Harmony

By Leslie Wade | August 30, 2019

Group of six chimpanzees sitting on a wood climbing structure outdoors

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!

World Chimpanzee Day 2019 – How Will You Celebrate?

By Project Chimps | July 13, 2019

This World Chimpanzee Day, July 14th, 2019, we invite you to join us in celebrating all things chimp. Largely thanks to Dr. Goodall, we now know that chimpanzees have individual personalities and are extremely capable of rational thought and emotions. How will you celebrate World Chimpanzee Day?

Chimps’ New Playground

By Project Chimps | July 9, 2019

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!

Chimpanzee Wiggles

By Project Chimps | June 15, 2019

Chimpanzee Harriett outdoors at Project Chimps

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.

Project Chimps From the Beginning

By Project Chimps | June 3, 2019

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.

Precious Moments: Mother & Son Chimpanzees Reunited

By Leslie Wade | May 15, 2019

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.