projectchimps's profile picture. A sanctuary for former research chimps, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Help us bring more chimps from the lab because it's their time to live.

Project Chimps

@projectchimps

A sanctuary for former research chimps, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Help us bring more chimps from the lab because it's their time to live.

For years, Lizzy has loved her little #grinch plushies. So, this year, we decided to surprise the chimps with a 4’ Grinch plush! We set him out in the habitat and Sheena ... well ... let's just say it appears she wasn't feeling it. Happy #Holidays! youtu.be/1vJJlHKLoQs

projectchimps's tweet image. For years, Lizzy has loved her little #grinch plushies. So, this year, we decided to surprise the chimps with a 4’ Grinch plush! We set him out in the habitat and Sheena ... well ... let's just say it appears she wasn't feeling it. Happy #Holidays!
youtu.be/1vJJlHKLoQs

Friends can feel like family. For a holiday treat, read our interview with Kelly from Oakland Zoo and Manager of Husbandry Holly about Kelly's visit from the summer and learn a few tidbits about Lindsey and Rosemary's early days. projectchimps.org/rosemary-and-l…

projectchimps's tweet image. Friends can feel like family. For a holiday treat, read our interview with Kelly from Oakland Zoo and Manager of Husbandry Holly about Kelly's visit from the summer and learn a few tidbits about Lindsey and Rosemary's early days.
projectchimps.org/rosemary-and-l…

By joining the Project Chimps Legacy Society by year-end, you're pledging to be present for chimpanzees today and tomorrow. One volunteer shares the powerful reasons why he's chosen to include Project Chimps in his estate plans. Watch here: youtu.be/l0gIBy2mkGc

projectchimps's tweet image. By joining the Project Chimps Legacy Society by year-end, you're pledging to be present for chimpanzees today and tomorrow. One volunteer shares the powerful reasons why he's chosen to include Project Chimps in his estate plans. Watch here:
youtu.be/l0gIBy2mkGc

Watch Molly Jennings lull the chimps to sleep with her powerful singing voice in this episode of Concerts for Chimps on YouTube here: youtu.be/gKP2Dj5DnWc

projectchimps's tweet image. Watch Molly Jennings lull the chimps to sleep with her powerful singing voice in this episode of Concerts for Chimps on YouTube here:
youtu.be/gKP2Dj5DnWc

Behaviour Coordinator Kris Dyer has been busy with integrating the six new chimpanzees from the lab. Here is video taken by Caregiver Ashley of the fully integrated Chimps Ahoy Villa group happily enjoying apples, radishes and kale together!


DYK you can support Project Chimps & our 100 former research lab chimpanzees directly through your Donor Advised Fund? #DAF is one of the easiest & most tax‑efficient ways to give! It provides lifelong sanctuary & care for these amazing animals. dafdirect.org

projectchimps's tweet image. DYK you can support Project Chimps & our 100 former research lab chimpanzees directly through your Donor Advised Fund? #DAF is one of the easiest & most tax‑efficient ways to give! It provides lifelong sanctuary & care for these amazing animals.

dafdirect.org

In this episode of Inside Project Chimps learn what it's like to be a #chimpanzee caregiver! From morning meetings to locking up for the night Caregiver Lauren is focused on the chimps and you get to follow along! Watch here: youtu.be/CJmN7pV-VYo

projectchimps's tweet image. In this episode of Inside Project Chimps learn what it's like to be a #chimpanzee caregiver! From morning meetings to locking up for the night Caregiver Lauren is focused on the chimps and you get to follow along! Watch here: youtu.be/CJmN7pV-VYo

Vicky spent her first 18 years in a research environment. And, when she finally came to sanctuary in 2022, she had the opportunity to go outside... but didn't. Until earlier this year when care staff tried something a little different! #GivingTuesday projectchimps.org/first-time-out…

projectchimps's tweet image. Vicky spent her first 18 years in a research environment. And, when she finally came to sanctuary in 2022, she had the opportunity to go outside... but didn't. Until earlier this year when care staff tried something a little different!

#GivingTuesday

projectchimps.org/first-time-out…

On our #givingtuesday live stream this morning, we had multiple people ask if they can donate crypto to the sanctuary. And YES you can! Via @TheGivingBlock , you can donate #crypto to the 100 former research lab chimpanzees! Here's how: projectchimps.org/cryptocurrency…

projectchimps's tweet image. On our #givingtuesday live stream this morning, we had multiple people ask if they can donate crypto to the sanctuary. And YES you can!

Via @TheGivingBlock , you can donate #crypto to the 100 former research lab chimpanzees!
Here's how: projectchimps.org/cryptocurrency…

JOIN US NOW for a live look inside a chimpanzee sanctuary habitat!! In honor of #GivingTuesday, we're GOING LIVE on YouTube right now! Join us and learn all about this incredible animals and the amazing people who work with them! youtube.com/watch?v=ePMhPW…

projectchimps's tweet image. JOIN US NOW for a live look inside a chimpanzee sanctuary habitat!!

In honor of #GivingTuesday, we're GOING LIVE on YouTube right now! Join us and learn all about this incredible animals and the amazing people who work with them!
youtube.com/watch?v=ePMhPW…

Here are Loretta and Sarah showing off their trapeze skills with new #firehose! Thank you @BrotherhoodDsgn for continued organizing of donations of firehose!


Thank you everyone for contributing items from our #wishlist for the chimps just in time for the holidays! We've compiled a "best of" from Thanksgiving celebrations of years past. Happy Chimpsgiving from all of us at Project Chimps! Watch on YouTube here: youtu.be/mm5AwFx3_wE

projectchimps's tweet image. Thank you everyone for contributing items from our #wishlist for the chimps just in time for the holidays! We've compiled a "best of" from Thanksgiving celebrations of years past. Happy Chimpsgiving from all of us at Project Chimps! Watch on YouTube here: youtu.be/mm5AwFx3_wE

Stuck in the house with your relatives for Thanksgiving week? Volunteer Marty has completed a new section of the Nature Trail so you can escape outdoors and hike at Project Chimps! Check out our gift shop in the historic cabin for Holiday shopping and to gift a chimp sponsorship!

projectchimps's tweet image. Stuck in the house with your relatives for Thanksgiving week? Volunteer Marty has completed a new section of the Nature Trail so you can escape outdoors and hike at Project Chimps! Check out our gift shop in the historic cabin for Holiday shopping and to gift a chimp sponsorship!
projectchimps's tweet image. Stuck in the house with your relatives for Thanksgiving week? Volunteer Marty has completed a new section of the Nature Trail so you can escape outdoors and hike at Project Chimps! Check out our gift shop in the historic cabin for Holiday shopping and to gift a chimp sponsorship!
projectchimps's tweet image. Stuck in the house with your relatives for Thanksgiving week? Volunteer Marty has completed a new section of the Nature Trail so you can escape outdoors and hike at Project Chimps! Check out our gift shop in the historic cabin for Holiday shopping and to gift a chimp sponsorship!
projectchimps's tweet image. Stuck in the house with your relatives for Thanksgiving week? Volunteer Marty has completed a new section of the Nature Trail so you can escape outdoors and hike at Project Chimps! Check out our gift shop in the historic cabin for Holiday shopping and to gift a chimp sponsorship!

In October we celebrated the #chimps currently in residence on Side A at The Laurie & Carlee McGrath Chateau. Here is the video of the celebration, which featured many of the chimpanzee's favorites, including popcorn to toy crabs! Watch here: youtu.be/72UmI-zV7So

projectchimps's tweet image. In October we celebrated the #chimps currently in residence on Side A at The Laurie & Carlee McGrath Chateau. Here is the video of the celebration, which featured many of the chimpanzee's favorites, including popcorn to toy crabs! Watch here:
youtu.be/72UmI-zV7So

International Volunteer Day is coming up on December 5. Learn a bit of what volunteers do at Project Chimps in this interview with Linda Olson. If you enjoy hearing about our chimps, she also shares how the chimp sponsorship emails are put together! Watch: youtu.be/ReHuWY1TxpA

projectchimps's tweet image. International Volunteer Day is coming up on December 5. Learn a bit of what volunteers do at Project Chimps in this interview with Linda Olson. If you enjoy hearing about our chimps, she also shares how the chimp sponsorship emails are put together! Watch:
youtu.be/ReHuWY1TxpA

The week of her passing, Project Chimps held a candlelight vigil for Dr. Jane Goodall. There will be a memorial service for her today, November 12 at 11am at the Washington National Cathedral to watch online. Details and link to watch here: janegoodall.org/jane-goodall-m…

projectchimps's tweet image. The week of her passing, Project Chimps held a candlelight vigil for Dr. Jane Goodall. There will be a memorial service for her today, November 12 at 11am at the Washington National Cathedral to watch online. Details and link to watch here:
 janegoodall.org/jane-goodall-m…

Arrow Swearingen, a dedicated #Scout from Atlanta, transformed the Remembrance Garden at Project Chimps with an arbor, benches, and educational signs. Read our #blog about how her work honors compassion, community, and the sanctuary’s mission: projectchimps.org/scout-arrow-co…

projectchimps's tweet image. Arrow Swearingen, a dedicated #Scout from Atlanta, transformed the Remembrance Garden at Project Chimps with an arbor, benches, and educational signs. Read our #blog about how her work honors compassion, community, and the sanctuary’s mission:
projectchimps.org/scout-arrow-co…

In this episode of Inside Project Chimps, learn how Behavior Coordinator Kris Dyer works with staff and volunteers to train the chimpanzees. Watch here: youtu.be/c0VEkNX_E-Q #behavior #chimpanzee

projectchimps's tweet image. In this episode of Inside Project Chimps, learn how Behavior Coordinator Kris Dyer works with staff and volunteers to train the chimpanzees. Watch here:
youtu.be/c0VEkNX_E-Q
#behavior #chimpanzee

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Twenty-five years ago, the hockey movie "MVP: Most Valuable Primate" — an "Air Bud" spinoff starring three chimpanzees — came out. I went down a rabbit hole to figure out what happened to the chimps. Their lives are much different now. nytimes.com/athletic/67751…


Want to see EVERY photo we took during CHIMP OR TREAT?? Here you go! Thank you to everyone that celebrated Halloween at Project Chimps by touring the sanctuary last weekend! Happy Halloween! youtu.be/Klc56PfFKok

projectchimps's tweet image. Want to see EVERY photo we took during CHIMP OR TREAT?? Here you go!

Thank you to everyone that celebrated Halloween at Project Chimps by touring the sanctuary last weekend! Happy Halloween!
youtu.be/Klc56PfFKok

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