Project Chimps

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.

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There's a new sheriff in the sanctuary. 🤠🍂

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Farmers, gardeners, and growers—we could use your help!

If you have excess or imperfect corn stalks or sunflowers to donate, please fill out our browse donation form on our website so we can coordinate a pickup or drop-off: https://t.co/E6icyPo37u

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Ever wonder what a day in the life of a former research chimpanzee looks like? 🐵

Read our latest blog to follow Arielle through a typical day at sanctuary: https://t.co/99jvHgVeQ0

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Happy International Day of Friendship! 💚

Chimpanzees form lifelong social bonds that help them feel safe and connected. Play is one of the many ways they strengthen those relationships, and Gracie and Eddie are happy to demonstrate! (Emma seems content to be today's spectator.)

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Every chimp has a story—and so do the people who care for them.

Dr. Jenny has cared for chimpanzees in in the wild and in sanctuary. Hear her unique perspective in the latest episode of Inside Project Chimps.

Catch the full interview on our YouTube channel:

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Are you enjoying tomato season? Kivuli sure is! 🍅

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It's National Hammock Day! The chimps are celebrating by doing what they do best: relaxing.

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PSA from Gracie: Stay hydrated this summer! 💧

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Today, on #worldchimpanzeeday we're celebrating freedom, second chances, and the incredible resilience of chimpanzees.

After spending decades in biomedical research, the six new additions recently went outside for the very first time: https://t.co/7mYmI3JLHj.

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Plush friend or pillow? Why not both?

Help keep our toy box stocked by taking advantage of Chewy's Buy 3, Get the 4th Free Mix & Match Sale!

Shop our wishlist: https://t.co/m4a6mXM9dt

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Join us next week at Cheers for Chimps on Friday, July 17 at Grumpy Old Men Brewing as we raise a pint to support Rusty and his friends at Project Chimps.

Purchase your ticket in advance: https://t.co/8R0MhfTCJd.

We can't wait to see you there! 🍻

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With the NBA Draft behind us, we think we've found a future first-round pick... 🏀

Do you think the Knicks still have room on the roster for Prince?

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Check out the first harvest from our Earthsong Garden! This new garden isn't just a beautiful addition to the sanctuary—it's also helping us grow fresh vegetables and browse for the chimpanzees to enjoy. We can't wait to see what future harvests bring! 🍅🥒

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This July 4th, celebrate the meaning of freedom in a truly unforgettable way. 🎆

Watch this moment from our archives—chimpanzees stepping outside for the very first time: https://t.co/IPpKEk0vsE

Donate to watch the newest group experience freedom: https://t.co/M0DGL5GVPS

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Cheer on your favorite team while becoming a champion for chimpanzees retired from medical research! ⚽🐵

Kick off your sponsorship today: https://t.co/6nK1Q1dJnV.

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Summer movie season is here, and one of this year's thrillers has us asking: how much of Primate is fact, and how much is fiction? 🎬🐵

Read the blog post linked in our bio to separate Hollywood horror from reality: https://t.co/dQJo7G7ns0

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The world’s biggest soccer tournament is underway, and the chimps are ready to join the celebration! ⚽

As soccer fans cheer on their favorite teams, you can help the chimpanzees join in the fun with soccer-themed enrichment: https://t.co/PV1DVBZNRg

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Thursday was a sad day for the sanctuary, we said goodbye to Jason, a resident of the Cedar Tree Villa. Jason was born on September 27, 2002 and after fifteen years in a research lab environment, he arrived in sanctuary on May 17, 2017. Learn more here: https://t.co/mgMEQ8Rkfr

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Happy National Onion Day! 🧅

While onions might make humans tear up, they're one of the chimps' favorite treats. Today, we're celebrating this chimp-approved veggie!

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Watch how an inflatable tube man captivates this chimp! With humans and chimps sharing ~98% of our DNA, maybe our attention spans aren’t so different after all?