Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Chimp Trails: Hiking with Purpose
By Alyssa Burlison Is trekking with chimpanzees in Africa on your bucket list? Or are you searching for a meaningful weekend getaway in the U.S.? The Project Chimps hiking trails in Blue Ridge, Georgia, offer a rewarding experience for animal lovers, eco-tourists, and nature enthusiasts alike. These scenic trails have a requested $2 donation for…
Read MoreBirthday 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…
Read MoreNature 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…
Read MoreCozy to Colossal: Kitchen Renovations
By Morgan Kelly This year, Project Chimps is getting both a new garden installation and a cozy kitchen makeover! We’ll be relocating (and upgrading) our walk-in cooler and freezer in order to add more space for meal prep. What do chimps eat? If you’ve ever cooked your own meal or baked a cake, you know…
Read MoreTeamwork 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 MoreHealing After Foot Surgery
By Morgan Kelly Brave New Bo Bo is one of the bravest chimps here at the sanctuary. He’s the alpha of the Cedar Tree Villa, which means he’s the big guy in charge. But with great power comes great responsibility. As the alpha, Bo has to settle arguments in his group and chimps settle arguments…
Read MoreProject Chimps’ Easter Egg Hunt
By Morgan Kelly What better way to celebrate the coming of spring than with an Easter egg hunt? Maybe with an egg hunt at a chimpanzee sanctuary! On April 12th, we held our first annual Easter Egg Hunt at Project Chimps. Visitors spent the morning joining in on some spring-related fun, learning about the sanctuary…
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 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 MoreCall for Sculpture – Remembrance Garden
Project Chimps is accepting proposals for a new outdoor sculpture that will honor chimpanzees who were used in medical research at our Remembrance Garden – a cemetery for chimps who have passed away at sanctuary. The request is for a large-scale, three-dimensional work that is able to command the space and make a bold “welcome”…
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