We at Save the Chimps are excited to introduce you to our more than 250 amazing chimpanzee residents! Each month we will feature one of the 12 islands at the Sanctuary so that you can get to know the chimpanzees that make up the families and the personality of group as a whole.
This month we would like to introduce you to Alice’s Family. The chimpanzees in Alice’s Family were rescued from The Coulston Foundation. During their time at the Coulson Foundation most chimpanzees lived in isolation in 5’x5’x7′ cages. Upon rescuing the Coulston chimpanzees, introductions were made to form chimpanzee families. They learned how to play, love, laugh and groom, all natural for chimpanzees. Alice’s family was the first complete chimpanzee family to migrate from New Mexico to their island home in Florida.
Alice’s building is also home to Cheetah and Timmy who live separately from the large social group. Perhaps because Cheetah lived alone for so long, or perhaps because he is an artistic soul who sees the world differently than the average chimp, Cheetah had a hard time making friends over the years. He’s met chimps young and old, male and female, but finding someone he “clicked” with was a challenge. Finally Cheetah found friendship with Timmy, a male who also spent many years living alone, and who, like Cheetah has a fondness for painting.
Because Cheetah and Timmy are not in a large family group, they will move into the Special Needs Building which will soon be expanded to provide larger outdoor areas with grass, palm trees, swings, and platforms that can accommodate small groups like Cheetah’s. In the meantime, Cheetah and Timmy spend their time painting, grooming, interacting with their caregivers, enjoying enrichment, and time-share an island with Alice’s Family.
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Meet the Family
Alice
Rescued From: Birthday: I am loyal. I love stuffed monkeys! |
Angel
Rescued From: Birthday: I am flirty. I love food! |
Chance
Rescued From: Birthday: I am curious. I love apples! |
Cheetah
Rescued From: Birthday: I am artistic. I love painting! |
Christy
Rescued From: Birthday: I am cranky. I love hard toys! |
Ebony
Rescued From: Birthday: I am motherly. I love stuffed monkeys! |
Elway
Rescued From: Birthday: I am rambunctious. I love Jake! |
Garth
Rescued From: Birthday: I am funny. I love juice! |
Holly
Rescued From: Birthday: I am lazy. I love tomatoes! |
Jake
Rescued From: Birthday: I am happy. I love potatoes! |
Jeffrey
Rescued From: Birthday: I am quiet. I love dried fruit! |
Lea
Rescued From: Birthday: I am family-oriented. I love mixed nuts! |
Melissa
Rescued From: Research Birthday: I am sassy. I love fruit. |
Mika
Rescued From: Birthday: I am sweet. I love primate chow! |
Mikey
Rescued From: Birthday: I am sensitive. I love fruit! |
Pamela
Rescued From: Birthday: I am silly. I love stuffed animals! |
Ryan
Rescued From: Birthday: I am loving. I love apples. |
Tash
Rescued From: Birthday: I am a leader. I love hats. |
Timmy
Rescued From: Birthday: I am observant. I love cold drinks. |
Tony
Rescued From: Birthday: I am sensitive. I love peanuts. |
Zeke
Rescued From: Birthday: I am distinguished. I love the island. |
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