Chimp Haven

For the second time in its history, Chimp Haven has a new baby chimp!  Sanctuary Director Dr. Linda Brent told me all about the surprise Valentine's Day delivery.  Listen to that interview here: Dr. Linda Brent - Pt. 1 Dr. Linda Brent - Pt...

The "Bodies Revealed" exhibit doesn't head to the science center until January, but spokeswoman Karen Wissing says there are plenty of fun activities going on in the meantime.  The latest round of popular Holiday Day Camps wrap up today, but they'll be back December 19th...

We hear all the time about how dangerous this heat is to people and pets...but how are the animals at our two local sanctuaries holding up? Dr. Linda Brent with Chimp Haven in Keithville says it's been a pretty tough season. She says extra money has been spent to add large fans with water misters, so the chimps can cool off indoors...

Some local "residents" make their big movie debut. The new movie "The Rise of the Planet of the Apes" opens in theaters tomorrow -- and you might recognize one of the names in the credits. Chimp Haven's chimpanzees provided the ape vocalizations to correspond with the movie's computer-generated characters...

A local educator participated in global graduate studies that focused on studying primate conservation strategies on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo this summer.

Bob Barker -- come on down! The retired host of "The Price is Right" has made a $230-thousand contribution to Chimp Haven in Keithville.

Saturday is an exciting day for Chimp Haven...because it's another Chimpanzee Discovery Day! And sanctuary officials say this month's event promises to be fun for the whole family. The theme is "Gardening at Chimp Haven," and guests will learn about the gardens planted by staff members and how the team cares for those, as well as hear about the chimpanzees' favorite foods that come strai

The April 16th Chimpanzee Discovery Day at Chimp Haven in Keithville features "Easter with the Chimpanzees," and comes complete with an egg hunt for both kids AND chimps. Volunteers with Best Buy have helped Chimp Haven staff decorate melons to look like chimpanzee-sized "eggs," which will be hidden in the forested habitats...