Today is National Endangered Species Day! Chimpanzees have not always been protected under U.S. law. In 1990, wild chimpanzees were listed as endangered, but captive chimpanzees were excluded, allowing their continued use in research, entertainment, and the pet trade. In 2015, that split listing finally ended, and all chimpanzees received endangered status and greater protection #endangeredspeciesday #chimpanzee
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Wishlist Wednesday‼️ Whether it’s sunbathing like Lisa Marie or making a a cozy nest at night, our residents love blankets. Click the “Chimp Wishlist” link in our bio to sponsor fresh blankets for our residents today! #chimpanzee #savethechimps
Pant-hoots from Melody!🙈 On Mother’s Day we shared a post featuring Melody at just one year old with her adoptive mother April. Melody is now 18 years old and very high ranking in her family at Ron’s Island #chimpanzee #savethechimps
Happy Mother’s Day❤️ Here is a heartwarming video of April and Melody from 2008. April and Ron became Melody’s adoptive parents here at the sanctuary. Melody is now 18 years old and thriving in Ron’s Family with her adoptive mom April and 15 other chimpanzees!
Click the “Mothers Day Gifts” link in our bio to honor your loved ones and support our residents today❤️ #chimpanzee #savethechimps #mothersday
Bobby enjoying Tickle Stick time! For safety, there is no physical contact between care staff and our residents, but we do offer short pieces of hose called “tickle sticks” to play and interact with the chimps.
*Bobby has access to a 3-acre island and has the freedom to choose how to spend his days
#chimpanzee #savethechimps #sanctuary
“Gail was small but mighty. You had to earn a relationship with her, but once you did, she enjoyed being groomed with a tickle stick or playing a very gentle game of tug of war. Ultimately, Gail was an island chimp. She spent as much time outside as possible, generally only coming inside for meals and to nest with her best friend Vanna at bed time. Though she was tiny, the legacy she leaves behind is great.” – Curator Jamie Dowling
Learn more and Donate in her honor by visiting the “In Loving Memory of Gail” link in our bio❤️ #chimpanzee #savethechimps
Limbani enjoying his green bean substrate forage! 🫛🥦🥬🥒
Our residents receive a variety of nutritious superfood snacks like this each day, encouraging natural foraging behaviors while providing both mental and physical enrichment💚 #chimpanzee #forage
