by Laura Clifford | Jul 5, 2018 | Donald
Chimpanzees are very social animals who live in large groups in the wild. They recognize and respect a hierarchy and each group usually consists of a dominant male, several high-ranking females, some younger subordinate males and females and juveniles. The PRC is home...
by Melanie Parker | May 14, 2018 | Bailey, Breanna, Caleb, Carlos, Cory, George, Ike, Jane, Rodney, Saidah, Sawyer, The Chimps, The Monkeys, Zulu
When we think of Mother’s Day, it’s usually a day to spend time with mothers and show them our appreciation and love. But not everyone is that lucky. Human, ape, and monkey alike, some of us aren’t able to be with our mother on this special day. Most primates living...
by Becca Banks | Mar 2, 2018 | Hazel, The Chimps
Hazel passed away in 2016 due to complications of diabetes at an estimated age of 47 years old. Beautiful Hazel left us on the morning of May 25th in her sleep, leaving behind her legacy of relishing life’s comforts after surviving a dark and terrible past....
by Melanie Parker | Feb 14, 2018 | Events, The Chimps
Love is in the air, and the chimps had an amazing Valentine’s Day party to celebrate! Thanks to our generous and caring donors, the chimps received gifts, love letters, cards, and toys, and we were able to fill the chimps’ playroom with loads of red, pink, and purple...
by Laura Clifford | Dec 3, 2017 | Events, The Chimps
It’s that time of year – Chimpmas is here! This year the chimps thought long and hard about what they would like, and then compiled a list of their favorite snacks and toys to brighten up their holiday season! We will share each Chimpmas wish on our...
by Laura Clifford | Oct 1, 2017 | Donald, Events, The Chimps
Our Alpha male, Donald, celebrated his 43rd birthday last week, and we threw him a pirate-themed birthday party! For each chimp’s birthday, we pick a theme and throw them a big party to celebrate. They love walking into a room full of new and interesting...