Posts Tagged ‘project chimps’
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!
Read MoreInterview with Children’s Book Author Brittany Petish
A new children’s book for Project Chimps is coming out, this time featuring Leo! I had the pleasure of interviewing author Brittany about the serendipitous events that lead to writing each of her children’s books including this one. We are pleased Brittany discovered Project Chimps and wanted to write about Leo’s unique story. She interviewed his caregivers to illustrate and write Leo and the Soft Place to Land.
Read MoreKennedy’s First Time Outside
When you spend your life in one place, a new environment isn’t just intimidating. It’s terrifying. Even if it’s the one you were born to be in. This is what many former research chimpanzees experience who never got to go outside. So when the opportunity is placed right in front of them, wouldn’t they be excited? For some, yes. For others, it can take a little while to warm up to the idea. That’s what we saw leading up to Kennedy’s first time outside.
Read MoreGardens and Grubs: Grounds Maintenance at Project Chimps
Have you ever wondered what goes into grounds maintenance at a chimpanzee sanctuary? Well, it’s a little more than weeding a few wildflowers and mowing the lawn.
Read MoreChimpcation is Eco-Friendly Volunteering
By Alyssa Burlison Looking for a vacation that’s educational, fun, and environmentally conscious? Project Chimps offers all that and more with their immersive chimpcation experience. This one-of-a-kind getaway lets you spend a week volunteering at a chimpanzee sanctuary nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia. During your chimpcation, you’ll engage in meaningful conservation…
Read MoreChimp Enrichment – Why Is It Important?
Every day at a chimpanzee sanctuary begins with the same question: How do we help these incredibly intelligent animals live full, engaging lives? At Project Chimps, enrichment is a core part of our mission. We work to ensure that every chimp is stimulated socially, cognitively, and physically.
Read MoreHammocks in the Garden – An Eagle Scout Project
By Lauren Vogel At Project Chimps, every space tells a story. Care, creativity, and the people who show up for our organization shape each one. One of those stories belongs to Jack Stowers, an Eagle Scout whose dedication and problem‑solving skills brought a unique new addition to our sanctuary. For his Eagle Scout project, Jack…
Read MoreDoes Chimpanzee Hair Change with the Seasons?
As winter rolls in, we humans bundle up in coats, hats, and scarves to fight off the chill. Many mammals do something similar—though in their own way.
Read MoreFirst Time Outside for Former Research Chimps
Many former research chimps don’t experience their first time outside until arriving in sanctuary. But why do some choose to stay inside?
Read MoreScout Arrow Completes Project for Chimpanzee Remembrance Garden
This past summer, I met Arrow Swearingen, a dedicated Scout working on her Gold Award at the Project Chimps Remembrance Garden. The Gold Award is the highest honor in Girl Scouting, recognizing girls who complete a project that makes a lasting positive impact on their community. Arrow created an arbor, benches and informative signs for…
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