You’ll Never Forget A Visit To This One Of A Kind Chimpanzee Sanctuary In Louisiana
Nestled in the Eddie D. Jones Park in northwestern Louisiana, there’s an amazing chimpanzee sanctuary you should check out. They are dedicated to caring for chimpanzees that have retired from research. The sanctuary is home to more than 200 chimpanzees, all living out their retirement in style. Let’s take a closer look…
There was a need for long term chimpanzee care for chimpanzees that were no longer used in biomedical research, the entertainment industry, or pet trade. Chimp Haven was created to fill that void.
Because chimpanzees are more closely genetically related to humans than any other species, they have been popular for researchers to use for testing.
Due to a law that was passed in 2007, chimpanzees are prohibited from returning to research, so these guys can safely live out their days without worrying that they’ll be sent back to a lab.