Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals, Protection of Endangered Species, Wildlife Preservation & Protection
Mission: To provide and promote the best care of sanctuary chimpanzees and inspire action for the species worldwide.
Results: Outside Shreveport, Louisiana, on 200 acres of beautiful, forested sanctuary, more than 300 chimpanzees, many of whom were used in biomedical research, are living the good life — or, as we like to call it, the Chimp Life. At Chimp Haven, chimps retired from research experience the joys they would have enjoyed in the wild: climbing trees, living in large, bonded social groups, eating their favorite fruits, running, playing, exploring, and — best of all — choosing how they spend their days. We believe we’re not that different, humans and chimpanzees. As our closest living relatives, chimps share more than 98 percent of our genetic blueprint, and upon visiting the sanctuary it doesn’t take long to see that they have all the personalities, emotions, relationships, dramas and joys that we do. We believe they all deserve a chance to live the Chimp Life. That’s why we’re working diligently to transport all remaining chimpanzees to the sanctuary as soon as possible and embarking on an ambitious sanctuary expansion to ensure there is room to welcome them all home. On behalf of the more than 300 chimps currently enjoying retirement at Chimp Haven, and the many more to come, thank you for your support!
Target demographics: Chimp Haven provides a wonderful sanctuary retirement for hundreds of former research chimps.
Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 300 chimpanzees formerly used in biomedical research currently call the sanctuary home.
Geographic areas served: United States
Programs: At Chimp Haven, the chimps receive expert care from a dedicated team of round-the-clock caregivers, including fresh, healthy meals, veterinary care, daily enrichment, a variety of living spaces including multi-acre forested habitats, and the freedom to choose how to spend their days.
Mission: To provide and promote the best care of sanctuary chimpanzees and inspire action for the species worldwide.
Results: Outside Shreveport, Louisiana, on 200 acres of beautiful, forested sanctuary, more than 300 chimpanzees, many of whom were used in biomedical research, are living the good life — or, as we like to call it, the Chimp Life. At Chimp Haven, chimps retired from research experience the joys they would have enjoyed in the wild: climbing trees, living in large, bonded social groups, eating their favorite fruits, running, playing, exploring, and — best of all — choosing how they spend their days. We believe we’re not that different, humans and chimpanzees. As our closest living relatives, chimps share more than 98 percent of our genetic blueprint, and upon visiting the sanctuary it doesn’t take long to see that they have all the personalities, emotions, relationships, dramas and joys that we do. We believe they all deserve a chance to live the Chimp Life. That’s why we’re working diligently to transport all remaining chimpanzees to the sanctuary as soon as possible and embarking on an ambitious sanctuary expansion to ensure there is room to welcome them all home. On behalf of the more than 300 chimps currently enjoying retirement at Chimp Haven, and the many more to come, thank you for your support!
Target demographics: Chimp Haven provides a wonderful sanctuary retirement for hundreds of former research chimps.
Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 300 chimpanzees formerly used in biomedical research currently call the sanctuary home.
Geographic areas served: United States
Programs: At Chimp Haven, the chimps receive expert care from a dedicated team of round-the-clock caregivers, including fresh, healthy meals, veterinary care, daily enrichment, a variety of living spaces including multi-acre forested habitats, and the freedom to choose how to spend their days.
information@chimphaven.org
13600 Chimpanzee Place, Keithville, LA 71047
318-925-9575
Animals
Keithville
