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Retired lab chimps first time outside at Project Chimps sanctuary

By Sarah V Schweig

Lab Chimp Hugs Young Friend When They See Open Sky For The First Time

"It was like Jurita was saying, 'We’ve got a whole new life here. It is OK. It is safe.'"

By Elizabeth Claire Alberts

Captive Chimp Sees Open Sky For The First Time In His Life

“They were galloping across fields, and they’ve never had space to move at that speed before and go those distances.”

By Emily Pelleymounter

Released Lab Chimps Suddenly Get A Whole New Life

These chimps were just released from a lab — and are seeing the world for the first time ever.

By Ameena Schelling

Former Lab Chimps Try Watermelon — And They REALLY Like It

They make the happiest little noises.

By Ameena Schelling

Hundreds Of Chimps Who Grew Up In A Lab Are About To Be Set Free

More than 200 chimps who spent their lives in a lab are about to have their first taste of freedom.