Chimps Inc. is a private sanctuary. Its purpose is to provide a safe haven for chimpanzees and allow them to live in dignity in as close to wild conditions as they can handle after being raised by humans and then "retired".
Chimps Inc. was founded in 1995 by Lesley Day to house chimpanzees from the private or entertainment sectors in need of a new home. Although the sanctuary is primarily dedicated to furthering chimpanzee conservation, it also houses wild cats.
In 2007, Chimps Inc. was involved in a legal dispute over custody of two chimpanzees, Emma and Jackson, sparking debate on whether or not non-human primates have rights.[2][3] In 2008, Chimps Inc. was the beneficiary of the silent art auction that was a part of the 2008 Monkey Day celebration.[4][5] As of 2010, the sanctuary was home to seven chimpanzees and one Canadian lynx.[6]
In 2012, an intern was severely hurt by a chimp, but could not sue Chimps Inc. because of a waiver she had signed with the organization. The waiver also mentioned that only the managers of the ranch were allowed to call 911 for emergencies to avoid "any unnecessary scrutiny over safety concerns".[7] In 2017, after a chimpanzee accidentally escaped from its enclosure, an investigation was led by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. Many employees' testimonies underlined the management's lack of concern for safety. 30 incidents happened in the ranch since its opening in 1995. Even its founder, Lesley Day, has lost a finger to a chimp.[8] During the summer of 2018, some employees of the organizations were laid off. In February 2019, following a feud with the landlords of the ranch, Chimps Inc. announced it was moving the chimps to the behavioral research laboratory Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative in Des Moines, Iowa.[9]
Description
Chimps Inc. is located in a 5-acre ranch near Bend, Oregon with a view of the Cascades.[8]
Enid Chimp, who lives in Eastbourne, England, donates 10% of her weekly state pension to Chimps Inc. She also sells portrait paintings of Malcolm Zip by Barbara Haddock on Depop, with all the proceeds going to Chimps Inc.
Chimps Inc. offers both a volunteer program and internships. The volunteer program is for adults (18 years and older) who can dedicate at least four hours each week to helping at the sanctuary.[10] The internship program is designed for people who are working towards careers in animal care, conservation, education, or advocacy.[11]
The main fundraiser for the sanctuary is "the Civil War game", held in November at the P-B Ranch. For this event, supporters can become a sponsors, donate items for the silent auction, purchase TV advertisements that will replace the national ads on the ranch TVs, or just purchase tickets.[13]
References
^"Chimps Inc's Beginnings". chimps-inc.org. Chimps Inc. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
^Sen, Sanhita (2007). "Monkey See, Monkey Sue (for Legal Custody)". Newsweek. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
^"Emotional Custody Battle Gets Hairy: Landmark Custody Ruling Involves The Legal Rights Of Two Chimps In Oregon". CBS Interactive Inc. 2008-01-01. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
^. City Pulse. 8 (17): 36. 2008-12-10. Archived from the original on 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
^"Chimps Inc". chimps-inc.org. Chimps Inc. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
^Thomas Boyd (10 January 2019). "Injured intern's suit against Chimps Inc. sanctuary in Central Oregon can't go forward, court says". Oregonlive.com. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
^ abJane C. Hu (28 February 2018). "How Some U.S. Ape Sanctuaries Fail Their Animals and Staff". Nationalgeographic.com. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
^K.M. Collins (20 February 2020). "Chimp Controversy". Bendsource.com. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
^"Volunteer Program". chimps-inc.org. Chimps Inc. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
^"Internship Program". chimps-inc.org. Chimps Inc. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
^"Our Board of Directors". chimps-inc.org. Chimps Inc. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
^"Annual Civil War Fundraiser". chimps-inc.org. Chimps Inc. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
External links
Official website
August 23, 2023
chimps, nonprofit, animal, sanctuary, located, ranch, near, bend, oregon, united, states, date, opened1995, locationbend, oregon, united, statesno, animals8no, species, troglodyteswebsitewww, chimps, private, sanctuary, purpose, provide, safe, haven, chimpanze. Chimps Inc is a nonprofit 501 c 3 animal sanctuary located at P B Ranch near Bend Oregon United States Chimps Inc Date opened1995 1 LocationBend Oregon United StatesNo of animals8No of species Pan troglodytesWebsitewww wbr chimps inc wbr orgChimps Inc is a private sanctuary Its purpose is to provide a safe haven for chimpanzees and allow them to live in dignity in as close to wild conditions as they can handle after being raised by humans and then retired Contents 1 History 2 Description 3 References 4 External linksHistory EditChimps Inc was founded in 1995 by Lesley Day to house chimpanzees from the private or entertainment sectors in need of a new home Although the sanctuary is primarily dedicated to furthering chimpanzee conservation it also houses wild cats In 2007 Chimps Inc was involved in a legal dispute over custody of two chimpanzees Emma and Jackson sparking debate on whether or not non human primates have rights 2 3 In 2008 Chimps Inc was the beneficiary of the silent art auction that was a part of the 2008 Monkey Day celebration 4 5 As of 2010 the sanctuary was home to seven chimpanzees and one Canadian lynx 6 In 2012 an intern was severely hurt by a chimp but could not sue Chimps Inc because of a waiver she had signed with the organization The waiver also mentioned that only the managers of the ranch were allowed to call 911 for emergencies to avoid any unnecessary scrutiny over safety concerns 7 In 2017 after a chimpanzee accidentally escaped from its enclosure an investigation was led by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Many employees testimonies underlined the management s lack of concern for safety 30 incidents happened in the ranch since its opening in 1995 Even its founder Lesley Day has lost a finger to a chimp 8 During the summer of 2018 some employees of the organizations were laid off In February 2019 following a feud with the landlords of the ranch Chimps Inc announced it was moving the chimps to the behavioral research laboratory Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative in Des Moines Iowa 9 Description EditChimps Inc is located in a 5 acre ranch near Bend Oregon with a view of the Cascades 8 Enid Chimp who lives in Eastbourne England donates 10 of her weekly state pension to Chimps Inc She also sells portrait paintings of Malcolm Zip by Barbara Haddock on Depop with all the proceeds going to Chimps Inc Chimps Inc offers both a volunteer program and internships The volunteer program is for adults 18 years and older who can dedicate at least four hours each week to helping at the sanctuary 10 The internship program is designed for people who are working towards careers in animal care conservation education or advocacy 11 Jane Goodall is on the advisory board 12 The main fundraiser for the sanctuary is the Civil War game held in November at the P B Ranch For this event supporters can become a sponsors donate items for the silent auction purchase TV advertisements that will replace the national ads on the ranch TVs or just purchase tickets 13 References Edit Chimps Inc s Beginnings chimps inc org Chimps Inc Retrieved 14 July 2017 Sen Sanhita 2007 Monkey See Monkey Sue for Legal Custody Newsweek Retrieved 2010 02 17 Emotional Custody Battle Gets Hairy Landmark Custody Ruling Involves The Legal Rights Of Two Chimps In Oregon CBS Interactive Inc 2008 01 01 Retrieved 2010 02 17 Out On The Town City Pulse 8 17 36 2008 12 10 Archived from the original on 2009 10 09 Retrieved 2010 02 18 Mountain High Missoula Independent 19 50 37 2008 12 11 Chimps Inc chimps inc org Chimps Inc Retrieved 22 June 2010 Thomas Boyd 10 January 2019 Injured intern s suit against Chimps Inc sanctuary in Central Oregon can t go forward court says Oregonlive com Retrieved 12 August 2020 a b Jane C Hu 28 February 2018 How Some U S Ape Sanctuaries Fail Their Animals and Staff Nationalgeographic com Retrieved 12 August 2020 K M Collins 20 February 2020 Chimp Controversy Bendsource com Retrieved 12 August 2020 Volunteer Program chimps inc org Chimps Inc Retrieved 22 June 2010 Internship Program chimps inc org Chimps Inc Retrieved 22 June 2010 Our Board of Directors chimps inc org Chimps Inc Retrieved 22 June 2010 Annual Civil War Fundraiser chimps inc org Chimps Inc Retrieved 22 June 2010 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chimps Inc amp oldid 1060229055, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
