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Letter to a Future Intern

Congratulations! You are about to begin an unforgettable experience as an intern at Project Chimps. Everyone here is eager to meet you, and before long, this place will begin to feel like a second home for you. 

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Day in the Life of a Former Research Chimpanzee

Arielle is the youngest female chimpanzee at Project Chimps and is loved by the keepers for her fun quirky personality. She spends much of her time socializing with the other chimps in the Chimps Ahoy villa, using the mock termite mound, and generally causing mischief.

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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.

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Mounds 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!

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Birthday Bash for Captain Kirk

By Morgan Kelly At Project Chimps, Kirk has the chance to live long and prosper. We’re looking forward to celebrating his 40th birthday on July 27th!  Project Chimps’ Captain Kirk  Kirk is the alpha of the Chimps Ahoy villa. That’s why we call him Captain Kirk! But he’s not exactly like the dramatic, headstrong captain…

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Safety First: Sanctuary Protocols

By Morgan Kelly Chimps may be cute, but they’re also strong. It’s dangerous to keep them as pets or house them without proper safety measures. We’re committed to keeping both the chimps and their caregivers safe. That’s why we have so many safety protocols during feeding time, positive reinforcement training, check-ups, and all around the…

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Nature Walk at Project Chimps 

By Morgan Kelly When you hear “Project Chimps,” you probably don’t think of bees, right? Or geese? You think of chimpanzees. But chimps aren’t the only critters here at the sanctuary!  If you’re ever on a hike here in Morganton, Georgia, you might see deer, wild turkeys, or even a bear. Chimps are obviously the…

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