Posts Tagged ‘sanctuary’
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 MoreEarthsong Garden – Not Your Grandma’s Garden
By Morgan Kelly The chimpanzees (and humans) here at Project Chimps are getting a new interactive garden installation! Just like humans, chimps love fresh vegetables, roots, and fruits. Well, most chimps do (Kirk might show you otherwise). But most of us here at the sanctuary are super excited for the property’s newest addition! Thanks to…
Read MoreThe Artistic Mind of a Chimpanzee Painter
By James Oatis Have you heard about a chimpanzee painter? Chimpanzees are the closest animals to humans as they share 98% of our DNA. Because of this similarity, and their obvious intelligence, anthropologists and scientists became curious if chimpanzees had a sense of artistry. The answer to this question is very complex and can be…
Read MoreChimpanzee Intelligence: The Vala-chimp-torians of the Sanctuary
By James Oatis Chimpanzee intelligence is not in question here. In scientific circles, a common fascination comes from the intelligence of animals. From elephants to dolphins, scientists have found many animals that have gained a reputation for being wise or smart. It is important, however, to distinguish human and animal intelligence as most of the…
Read MoreSponsoring a Former Research Chimp: A Dream Come True
Every sponsor has a story, and we’re grateful to each person who opens their heart to a former research chimp. Today, we’re honored to introduce Reia, who’s sponsored chimp Amy for almost six years.
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 MoreCelebrating KAREEM’s 36th birthday!
As the alpha of Harmony villa, Kareem is well-known both for his size and his gentle personality. He waits patiently for everyone to get their food before taking his own.
Read MoreCelebrating PRECIOUS’s 34th birthday!
As a dignified old lady, Precious isn’t willing to compromise her time or energy. She’s also not afraid to let staff know when she’s annoyed!
Read MoreCelebrating NOEL’s 18th birthday!
Noel loves greeting care staff members who come into the villa, especially when she hasn’t seen them in a while.
Read MoreCelebrating PANIELLE’s 24th birthday!
One of Panielle’s most endearing quirks is that she almost always has a blanket, often worn over her shoulder like a cape.
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