Chimp Haven

Chimp Haven on NBC’s Rock Center

Be sure to tune in to Rock Center, the NBC news magazine show, this Monday evening, January 30th, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time (Check your local listings) when NBC correspondent Lisa Myers addresses the issue of research chimpanzee retirement.

Jerry’s Group – An Update

It’s been almost 6 months since Penny, Ladybird, Jerry, and Karen arrived at Chimp Haven. All four of the chimpanzees in this group are over 40 years old. Ladybird and Karen are both over 50 years old. We are so glad that they have been able to join us here at Chimp Haven and they are adjusting very well to their new home.

Chimpanzees Reading Books?

In December, the Washington Post children’s section put out a special request to their readers – send wrapped board books as holiday presents to the chimpanzees at Chimp Haven!

Report Assessing Use of Chimpanzees Released

The Institute of Medicine released their report “Chimpanzees in biomedical and behavioral research: Assessing the necessity” on December 15, 2011.

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Mirror Mirror

At Chimp Haven Inc., mirrors are given to the chimpanzees as enrichment. It is thrilling every time to watch the reactions of the chimps when mirrors are put up.

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Chimp Haven Events

Chimpanzee Discovery Day

Coming soon in 2012!
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Free and open to the public, visitors will be able to view the chimpanzees in their naturalistic environment as they forage for fruit, vegetables and leaves, and talk to staff about the chimpanzees’ personalities and natural behavior.