We consider ourselves very lucky to be able to spend the day around such an interesting group of characters. Ranging in age from just over 13 to over 40, the chimps are a marvel to watch and learn from. Some are the closest of friends. Others prefer the comfort of solitude. All of them have been through many terrible years and are only now learning to heal and trust people again. With personalities as individual and as familiar as yours or ours, we're sure you'll see a little bit of yourself in each one. They are, after all, our closest relatives!

Read about each chimp at the sanctuary by clicking on their images.