Government to discontinue breeding program - Thu May 24, 2007

During a regularly scheduled meeting of the National Advisory Research Resources Council, Dr. Barbara Alving, Director of the National Center for Research Resources, made an announcement today regardi... READ MORE

NBC News program features sanctuary - Fri May 25, 2007

CHIMP HAVEN FEATURED ON NBC NIGHTLY NEWS!NBC's Michelle Kosinski visited Chimp Haven to produce a special segment for the Nightly New's "Making a Difference." The show aired Friday, ... READ MORE

Chimp Travels: The Journey of the OSU Primates - Thu Jun 14, 2007

This story first appeared in Satya Magazine,a monthly publication focusing on vegetarianism, environmentalism, animal advocacy, and social justice. In Sanskrit, "satya" means "truth,&q... READ MORE

Editorial: Retired chimps are at home in the woods of Louisiana - Fri Jun 15, 2007

Pam Rittelmeyer, a camera operator currently working on the major motion picture, "The Great Debators" which is filming in and around Shreveport, La., attended the June Chimpanzee Discovery ... READ MORE

Remembering Tulip: Staff says good-bye - Fri Jun 15, 2007

Care Staff remembers our "Little Princess"photo by Amy FultzTulip, seen here enjoying the climpbing structures in her play yard, passed June 14th, 2007 from congenital kidney disease.Staff m... READ MORE

Chimp Haven on YouTube - Tue Jul 3, 2007

Now you can watch your favorite Chimp Haven video on YouTube!Watch the very first habitat release, an overview of the sanctuary, a visit from "Your Best Friend TV" and the newest video of ba... READ MORE

Magnificent 7 celebrate eight months at home! - Tue Aug 7, 2007

Keithville, La.— It has been nearly nine months since seven chimpanzees made the journey of a lifetime to the sanctuary they now call home. Known as the “Magnificent 7,” Emma, Harper... READ MORE

Magnificent 7 continued... - Tue Aug 7, 2007

Keeli, at only 11-years old, is still growing and is a very large, athletic male. Keeli is showing others how tough he is, but is also learning from Darrell, watching him and looking up to him as the ... READ MORE

Celebrate Tracy's 8-month birthday with new photos! - Mon Aug 20, 2007

Tracy celebrated her 8-month birthday this month and is growing up fast. She is becoming very independent and spends more time on the ground exploring her new surroundings. Tracy is playing with her &... READ MORE

Chimp Haven Featured in New York Times - Mon Nov 12, 2007

During the month of November, Chimp Haven has been featured in TWO national publications. The month started with the sanctuary in the November issue ofSouthern Living Magazine in the travel section! T... READ MORE

Chimp Haven Recognizes Dedicated Volunteers - Mon Jan 21, 2008

Staff and volunteers of Chimp Haven met this weekend during Chimp Haven's Annual Volunteer Brunch and Awards Ceremony which took place Saturday, January 19th at the sanctuary. This annual event re... READ MORE

New Arrivals Mean New Groups at Chimp Haven - Tue Jan 22, 2008

Chimp Haven Inc. has welcomed home 20 additional chimpanzees in the last 3 months, with more on the way! New arrivals mean new groups are being formed and new friends are being made. Chimp Haven is no... READ MORE

Chimp Haven Receives Award - Thu Jan 31, 2008

The Shreveport Bossier Advertising Federation presented its 2007 Image Award to Chimp Haven as part of its 58th Annual Image Awards on Tuesday, January 29th, 2008. The award honors a person, company, ... READ MORE

Texas Judge Decides Fate of OSU Chimpanzees - Fri Feb 15, 2008

KEITHVILLE — A Bexar County, Texas, judge on Friday handed down his decision to grant a motion for summary judgment filed by Primarily Primates Inc. to send six chimpanzees back to the San Anton... READ MORE

Judge Rules Chimps at Chimp Haven be Returned to a South Texas Facility - Tue Feb 19, 2008

Keithville, LA - A San Antonio animal sanctuary has won a court ruling in its effort to regain custody of several chimpanzees that were sent to Chimp Haven in Caddo Parish after the state of Texas se... READ MORE

Chimp Haven Celebrates Easter - Mon Mar 17, 2008

Chimp Haven staff members celebrated Easter early by painting honeydew melons with non-toxic paints and hiding the Easter melons throughout the chimpanzees forested habitats.Staff members came up with... READ MORE

Chimp Haven to Fight for Welfare of Rescued Chimpanzees - Wed Mar 19, 2008

KEITHVILLE, La. – The Chimp Haven Board of Directors made a decision to fight the ruling of a Texas judge that granted a motion for summary judgment, filed by Primarily Primates Inc., that would... READ MORE

Keithville Krewe Featured on Good Morning America! - Fri Mar 21, 2008

The Keithville Krewe gained national attention when Good Morning America featured a story on The Keithville Krewe onFriday, March 21st.Good Morning America- By SHARYN ALFONSI, JOSH GAYNOR, JEN PEREIRA... READ MORE

Lawsuit Against Chimp Haven by Former Employee Dropped - Wed Mar 26, 2008

On Monday, March 24, 2008, the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Chimp Haven and others in 2006, voluntarily moved to dismiss their suit.“We are very happy that Chimp Haven’s reputatio... READ MORE

Chimp Haven Featured on WWL-TV New Orleans! - Tue Apr 29, 2008

By Angela HillEvery face is a story. Whether born in Africa or born in a cage, each of the chimps at Chimp Haven has spent decades in medical labs. Each has contributed to the understanding of polio, ... READ MORE

Caddo Parish Commissioners Pass Resolution of Support for Keithville Krewe - Fri May 9, 2008

KEITHVILLE, La. — In an unprecedented show of faith and support for Chimp Haven, the Caddo Parish Commissioners passed a resolution May 8 supporting permanent residency for the “Keithville... READ MORE

Volunteers Help Make a Difference for United Way's Day of Caring - Mon May 12, 2008

On Friday, May 9th,Chimp Haven welcomed 18 volunteers from Harrah’s Casino, Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, and AEP SWEPCO. These gracious volunteers donated their time to help the chimpanzees a... READ MORE

Dr. Linda Brent Nominated for ATHENA Award - Tue May 13, 2008

Dr. Linda Brent, President and Director of Chimp Haven, has been nominated for the 15th Annual ATHENA Award.The ATHENA Award is presented to one who has attained and personifies the highest level of p... READ MORE

June Chimpanzee Discovery Day a Success! - Wed Jun 18, 2008

Over 500 visitors braved the unpredictable weather this past weekend to attend Chimp Haven’s June Chimpanzee Discovery Day! As visitors made their way down the forested path to the five acre ha... READ MORE

New Wishes for the Chimpanzees! - Mon Jul 7, 2008

Chimp Haven is now home to more than 100 chimpanzees! As you can imagine, with that many chimpanzees, we are always in need of something. From "Little Tykes" toys, board books and hula-hoops... READ MORE

Chimp Haven Shares New Information! - Tue Jul 8, 2008

The chimpanzees at Chimp Haven have adapted very well to their natural environments. Recently, Behavioral Program Manager Amy Fultz presented new information about the chimpanzee’s use of their ... READ MORE

Chimp Haven To Honor Donors and Volunteers - Wed Sep 17, 2008

Chimp Haven's Annual Appreciation Event is to be the biggest in organization’s history. On November 15, 2008, The National Chimpanzee Sanctuary will be going “Back to Africa” at ... READ MORE

Chimp Haven Releases 2007 Annual Report - Thu Sep 25, 2008

It is hard to believe another year has gone by and that the sanctuary is almost three years old. Chimp Haven witnessed incredible growth and success during the past year, maturing from a “start-... READ MORE

Plan Now for Discovery Days in 2009 - Wed Nov 12, 2008

Plan ahead to visit the sanctuary in 2009 during our Chimpanzee Discovery Days. The public is invited to attend these open houses on the following dates:March 219 a.m. until noon April 189 a.m. until ... READ MORE

Cumulus Radio talks to staff members about Chimp Haven - Mon Nov 17, 2008

Cumulus Radio news director Dani Coates recently spoke to behaviorist Amy Fultz and enrichment tech Erin Loeser about the sanctuary, chimp behavior and Discovery Days. Click on the link below to liste... READ MORE

Tracy Turns Two! - Wed Jan 21, 2009

On January 8th, 2009 Tracy celebrated her second birthday with Chimp Haven staff members and friends. Tracy's family enjoyed birthday bags filled with mangoes, pomegranates, peanuts and other good... READ MORE

New Photo Galleries! - Wed Jan 21, 2009

Winter at Chimp Haven means lower temperatures, less vegetation in the habitats, and shorter days. The chimpanzees adjust to the winter well, finding warm spots to lounge in the sun and groom with fri... READ MORE

Lawsuit to Remove Chimpanzees from Chimp Haven Dismissed by San Antonio Appellate Court - Thu Feb 12, 2009

On Wednesday, February 11, 2009, the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio reversed and dismissed the lawsuit against Chimp Haven filed by Primarily Primates. Click here for more information and upda... READ MORE

Happy Valentine's Day! - Fri Feb 13, 2009

The chimpanzees and staff of Chimp Haven would like to wish all our friends a wonderful Valentine's Day! To see how the chimpanzees celebratedtheir specialdaywith organically grownroses, click her... READ MORE

Why Owning A Chimpanzee Is Not Safe - Thu Feb 19, 2009

In light of the recent tragic events in Connecticut, Fred Childers from KSLA Channel 12 in Shreveport,Louisianavisited Chimp Haven and talked with Dr. Linda Brent on why owning a chimpanzee is not saf... READ MORE

Local Orthopedic Team Mends Chimpanzee's Broken Leg - Thu Feb 19, 2009

Dr. Ed Morgan of Mid South Orthopedics never had a request to repair a chimpanzee’s leg before. But when Chimp Haven Board Member Candy Peavy asked for his help, he quickly put together a team o... READ MORE

Henry's Home - Mon Feb 23, 2009

Henry, a pet chimpanzee rescued by the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was welcomed home to Chimp Haven today. Last November, Henry was found emaciated and vomiting blood, li... READ MORE

Help Us Care For The Chimpanzees! - Fri Mar 6, 2009

The need for a professionally run sanctuary like Chimp Haven has never been greater. Chimpanzees who are retired from research or or unwanted as pets or entertainers need homes now. The only way Chimp... READ MORE

United Way's Day of Caring - Wed May 6, 2009

The United Way's Day of Caring was held on May 1st. More than 20 volunteers from Harrah's Louisiana Downs and Horseshoe Casino volunteered their time to build structures in Chimp Haven's c... READ MORE

Meet Violet! - Thu May 28, 2009

Animated character, Sponge Bob Square Pants, has millions of fans, but none as dedicated as 23-year-old Violet, a chimpanzee at Chimp Haven. It is easy to pick Violet out of a crowd of chimpanzees, be... READ MORE

Items You Can Donate This Summer! - Thu Jul 9, 2009

Chimpanzees enjoy the same summertime treats as us humans, especially in-season fruits and vegetables, as well as anything to take the edge off of the sweltering summer heat. Chimp Haven is grateful f... READ MORE

Tracy's Healthy Baby Exam - Sat Aug 1, 2009

Chimp Haven’s chimpanzee youngster, Tracy, turned two in January, and was scheduled for her vaccinations and physical exam in July. Having stayed with her mother since she was born, Tracy grew u... READ MORE

Chimp Haven Artists Featured - Mon Aug 10, 2009

“INSTINCT: The Art Of Chimpanzees” is a traveling art show that features the work of 8 of Chimp Haven’s chimpanzee artists—each with a distinctive style. It makes its debut at ... READ MORE

Fall Chimpanzee Chronicle Available Online - Tue Sep 22, 2009

In this issue you can learn about what it takes on a daily basis to keep life interesting for the more than 100 chimpanzees who live at Chimp Haven. If you would like to subscribe to the Chimpanzee Ch... READ MORE

The last Chimpanzee Discovery Day of 2009 is November 21st Don't Miss Out! - Sun Oct 18, 2009

This month we celebrate “Thanksgiving” as we thank the chimpanzees for all the contributions they have made to humans and celebrate their retirement. Guests are asked to bring donations fo... READ MORE

A Perfect Holiday Gift Idea! - Mon Nov 23, 2009

Give the special people on your holiday gift list this finely tooled, metal ornament featuring Tracy, Chimp Haven’s youngest resident. It comes with a red satin ribbon in a beautiful gift box wi... READ MORE

Chimp Haven's 2008 Annual Report Released! - Tue Dec 1, 2009

Two thousand eight was a banner year for Chimp Haven. All areas of the facility were filled with chimpanzees retired from medical or behavioral research. As a result, it was a year of tremendous activ... READ MORE

Plan Your Visit For 2010 - Tue Jan 12, 2010

Mark your calendars with the newly released 2010 Chimpanzee Discovery Day schedule. Chimpanzee Discovery Days are free and open to everyone. During these events guests can observe the chimpanzees in t... READ MORE

Baby Tracy Turns 3 - Tue Jan 12, 2010

Check out a few of the latest photos of Baby Tracy at her 3rd birthday party last week. The entire group enjoyed pinatas filled with pretzels, pecans and cumquats followed by presents of licorice and ... READ MORE

Chimp Receives A Unique Donation - Mon Mar 1, 2010

The Little Fork Fire & Rescue Company in Rixeyville, Virginia—65 miles southwest of Washington, DC—has given Chimp Haven a unique donation. Upon learning about the chimpanzees at Chimp... READ MORE

Spring Chimpanzee Chronicle Available Online - Thu Mar 4, 2010

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at Chimp Haven? Go behind the scenes and discover the challenges and joys that come with caring for retired chimpanzees. To read the spring 2010 Ch... READ MORE

Meet Grandma! - Thu Apr 22, 2010

This week is the fifth anniversary of the arrival of Grandma to Chimp Haven. At 56, she is our oldest resident. One of her greatest sources of amusement is getting people to reciprocate when she throw... READ MORE

Harvest Time At Chimp Haven - Thu May 20, 2010

Chimp Haven is doing its part for the “Eat Fresh, Eat Local” food movement that is sweeping across the United States. Mustard greens, lettuce, cucumbers,plums,and peaches are currently bei... READ MORE

Meet Juan - Wed May 26, 2010

A little over a year ago, Juan broke his leg and had to have atitanium rod inserted into the bone to repair the damage. With a cast on his leg for more than six weeks, Juan moved to a special area whe... READ MORE

Plan Your Visit Now -- Chimpanzee Discovery Day Is June 19th - Sat Jun 12, 2010

Don't miss out! This will be your last chance to visit the chimpanzees before the fall. Chimpanzee Discovery Days are free and open to everyone. During these events guests can observe the chimpanz... READ MORE

Calling all Chimp Haven supporters! - Sun Jun 13, 2010

Your Used Cell Phones Are Our Treasures. Chimp Haven is collecting used cell phones to raise money for our chimpanzees. Please ask your friends, family, business associates, and even church and civic ... READ MORE

Check out the Summer 2010 edition of the Chimpanzee Chronicle - Wed Jun 16, 2010

This issue is devoted to food and its significance in the lives of chimpanzees. Learn about their diet, food etiquette, use of food to buy favors, and much more! Also, featured for the first time is C... READ MORE

A Tracy Update - Mon Jul 19, 2010

Tracy, Chimp Haven’s three-and-a-half-year-old chimpanzee, is growing up! It was not that long ago that she was hitching rides on her mother Teresa’s back. Now, she “simply somersaul... READ MORE