Honorary & Memorial Gifts
Transform your support into a lasting tribute. A naming opportunity at Project Chimps allows you to celebrate a cherished person, recognize a special milestone, or create an enduring legacy while advancing the care and well-being of retired research chimpanzees.
Your contribution directly benefits the chimpanzees by helping fund essential annual expenses such as food, enrichment, and habitat enhancements. As a charitable gift, your donation is tax deductible.
Unless otherwise noted, each opportunity includes a commemorative plaque recognizing your support.
If you have a specific location in mind, we would be delighted to explore additional options beyond those listed. Our staff can meet with you on-site to help identify a meaningful location and ensure your tribute reflects your vision.
Coordinating a Gift
If you are interested in one of our honorary or memorial opportunities, or have questions on additional ways to support the chimps through our trails program, contact our philanthropy team at donations@projectchimps.org for more information.
Plaques are engraved brass signs starting at 3″x 5″ with no set character limit. Keep in mind letters get smaller to accommodate verbiage as needed. Graphics can be accommodated.
Available Options Starting at $750+
$750
Tribute Bench
Benches to be built will be placed along trails or inside the dog park to provide rest and seating for visitors.
$1,000
Tree Bench
Benches to be built around two Black Walnuts behind the cabin near the Nature Trail.
$1,000
Picnic Table
Picnic Tables placed throughout the lawns where visitors can rest for a lunch or snack.
$1,000
Wood Arbor
Brides, lecturers, performers and more will use these arbors as stages for their events.
Available Options Starting at $5,000+
$5,000
Memorial Bridge
Bridges will carry hikers across Long Creek in various parts of the Nature Trail. One available bridge is ready to be dedicated and two others will be constructed with sponsorship.
$5,000
Rock Garden
The rock garden is located in front of the Intern Cabin near the Chimp Tree. Featured in our annual Chimps Rock!, children can paint a new rock and exchange it for another, this area inspires kindness towards all living things.
A dedication sign will be added to the central tree of this garden as it matures.
$5,000
Dog Park Obstacle Course
Help us build an obstacle course for the big dog side of our dog park! We will include materials and designs used for the chimpanzees but in a dog-friendly setup.
A dedication sign will be added to the fence near the course.
$5,000
Walnut Forest
The black walnut forest is located behind the Intern Cabin near the Chimp Challenge Course. Featured in our field trip programs, these trees provide edible nuts for the chimps.
A dedication sign will be added to the most prominent walnut tree of this area.
$10,000
Dog Park Rain/Shade
Help us build a permanent rain and shade structure, similar to the one shown here! It will straddle the big and small dog sides of the park with one bench under each side.
A dedication sign will be added to the structure.
$15,000
Trailhead Kiosk
The kiosk is located at the trailhead by the pergola built by a scout to earn her Gold Award. This bold entrance piece will feature three panels that will educate hikers on the trail system as well as the chimps. All visitors will want to visit and review the materials showcased on this item.
Make an Impact at $20,000+
$20,000
Nature Trail
The Nature Trail is the easiest route on the trail system at just over 1 mile and minimal elevation gain. Over 30 educational signs can be found on this trail route highlighting native flora and fauna, with a few chimp facts added in. A kid-friendly geocache can also be found on this trail.
$20,000
Yellow Trail
The Yellow Trail is a moderate looping hike of 2.4 miles and reaches the peak of Paris Mountain at the highest elevation of the trail system. Hikers will enjoy a variety of landscapes as they navigate this loop that intersects with the White Trail in several locations.
The dedication of the trails will result in an updated trail head sign, updated trail map, and the name added to the website in all locations where this trail is mentioned.
$25,000
Dog Play Area
The off-leash dog play area is available for guests to run their canine friends in addition to hiking with them! Additional benches and structures will be added to the play area over time.
A dedication sign will be added to the entrance.
$25,000
Challenge Course
The Chimp Challenge Course is a 12-element low ropes course where groups can come together to tackle team-building activities.
A dedication sign will be added to the most prominent tree of this area.
$50,000
Intern Cabin & Gift Shop
The Intern Cabin and Gift Shop is a historic cabin over 100 years old dating back to the original property owners of the Jones Family. The cabin provides dormitory style living quarters and office spaces for up to eight student interns. The front porch has been remodeled to serve as our Gift Shop where guests can purchase items to remember their visit and support the chimps.