Explore Chimp Haven, the world's largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Keithville, Louisiana, offering a glimpse into the 'Chimp Life' during Discovery Days!
The coronavirus pandemic has not only caused major disruptions to the lives of nearly every human being in the world; it has also affected the animal kingdom.
Chimp Haven, the National Chimpanzee Sanctuary, will soon be dedicating a $2.4 Million expansion to their facility. The new Laurie and Carlee McGrath Welcoming Center will serve as the quarantine area for newly retired chimpanzees arriving at the sanctuary.
A former employee of Chimp Haven was arrested after Sheriff’s deputies found him in possession of a $26,000 tractor stolen from the chimpanzee sanctuary, said Sheriff Steve Prator.
We've just received word that Chimp Haven has been forced to cancel its Spring Fling, set for this Saturday, due to the expected bad weather.
The next Chimpanzee Discovery Day is scheduled for May 16. Sanctuary spokeswoman Ashley Gordon tells us Spring Fling has been moved to that day...