It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cheetah, a beloved chimpanzee who touched the lives of staff, volunteers, and supporters at Save the Chimps.
Cheetah, estimated to be 49, endured years of isolation and research at labs before his rescue in 2002. At Save the Chimps, he found companionship with Timmy and Tuffy, enjoying fresh food, enrichment, and care. On his final day, Cheetah played tickle stick with his caregiver, inspected new boots with curiosity, and ran joyfully with Timmy.
Chimpanzees are considered elderly at the age of 36. Given his medical history, we suspect his sudden passing was due to heart disease, though our veterinary team will confirm the cause of death once more details are available.
Cheetah’s strength, curiosity, and joy will be deeply missed but never forgotten. 💚
Welcome Home Limbani!
It’s the first Friday of 2025! 🎉 Let Limbani’s playful energy set the tone for a year full of joy and positivity. 💚 🍌Whether he’s spinning on toys, climbing high, or enjoying his favorite treats, he reminds us to embrace the fun in every day.
🎄 Merry Chimpmas and Happy Holidays from Save the Chimps! 🎄
The sanctuary is bursting with holiday cheer as our residents celebrate with wrapped presents, stockings stuffed with treats, and festive Chimpmas trees! 🎁🐵
These holiday parties are more than just fun—they’re an important form of enrichment, keeping our resident chimpanzees mentally and physically engaged. Watching them explore, play, and enjoy the festivities is a joy we love to share.
Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with warmth, happiness, and maybe even a little pant-hooting cheer! 💚✨
📸: Volunteer Bob Joy
Limbani is settling in beautifully at his new home! He has a boundless personality and loves interacting with the care staff.
💚Full of energy, Limbani can often be seen climbing to the top of the “catwalk” and spinning on his hanging toys. One of his favorite games is chase, which we play a lot! Our care team is definitely getting some extra cardio in to keep up with him. 🏃😅
💛He also loves playing with our tickle sticks, handing them to staff members and laughing as they tickle and play with him. Sometimes, he uses it for tug-of-war, a game he's sure to win! 💪
💙His appetite is excellent! Some of his favorite meals are blueberries 🫐, lychee, avocado 🥑, pomegranates, and mini-peppers 🫑. Chef Josh's special oatmeal is an all-time favorite! 😋
🧡He has a full schedule of daily enrichment activities, which he is increasingly curious about. This week he was excited about the challenge of extracting raisins from a raisin board. He also reveled in a box of shredded paper with treats hidden inside, throwing it into the air. He had paper all over himself by the time he was through! 🎉
💚We are so thrilled to be able to welcome this young chimp to our sanctuary family and grateful to all of the people who care about Limbani and our special residents. Stay tuned for more updates as Limbani continues to thrive in his new home!
Save the Chimps x Bryan Adams Collection
The Bryan Adams Collection features 36 paintings, each a collaboration between rock icon Adams, who painted the base coats, and ape artists from Save the Chimps, who added the brushstrokes 🎨. Each abstract, acrylic painting is named for one of the Grammy winner’s song titles or lyrics, and Adams carved his initials into the corner of each piece.
💚 Learn more and view the collection for purchase: bit.ly/stcbryanadams
Which piece is your favorite? Comment below ⬇️!
Thanksgiving 2024
Happy Thanksgiving From Save the Chimps
Thanksgiving 2024
Today, we’re filled with gratitude for the amazing chimpanzees who inspire us every day, our dedicated staff who provide them with care and love, and our generous donors who make it all possible. 💚Thanks to you, our residents enjoy lives filled with companionship, nutritious meals, and the freedom to explore their island homes. Your kindness and support makes this all possible.Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving from all of us at Save the Chimps! ✨
Airforce Island Chimpoween (2024)
🎃👻 Happy Chimpoween! Airforce Island enjoyed their spooktacular celebration—complete with pumpkins, decorations, treats, and lots of festive fun! 🐵💚
Watch until the end to see Late and Clay share a sweet hug after all the excitement. ✨
A big pant-hoot thank you to everyone who sent enrichment items and sponsored their parties! Your support makes moments like these possible. 💚
🎥 Jamie D., Section Curator
Air Force Island - Save the Chimps
It has been a rainy day here at the sanctuary, but the residents have been enjoying their islands in between rain storms.
Hurricane Milton Update
#HurricaneMilton Update: We want to thank everyone for your support and well wishes. The chimps stayed safe, calm and cozy indoors with extra blankets and enrichment.
Post-storm evaluations are currently underway to assess any damage to our structures and habitats before our residents can return to them. We have some significant cleanup and repairs ahead. Fallen trees, branches, and loss of some power are being addressed to ensure the sanctuary remains a safe haven for our residents. We will continue to provide you with updates as we learn more. 🌴 💪
A huge thank you to our amazing team and supporters like you for making it possible to keep our sanctuary safe and resilient. If you’d like to help us repair, consider making a donation today. Every bit helps us prepare for the future and keep our sanctuary strong. 🐵 💚
🎥 of Cash by Care Technician / Rideout Crew Member - Lydia Christopher
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Help Cash Win $500, With Just $5 From You!
🐵 Meet Cash, our youngest chimp! At just 13, Cash was one of four chimpanzees rescued last year. With chimps living into their 40s and beyond, your donation today helps ensure their long-term care and well-being.
💚Donate by 5pm and help us win a $500 prize! Your support means decades of individualized care for chimps like Cash.
#GivingDayForApes 💚Our residents have access to a 3-acre island and the freedom to choose where to spend their time.💚
🎥 by Care Technician Madilyn Nicholas
