Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
Description of Sanctuary
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Year Founded |
2003; Chimps arrived 2008 |
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State, Country of Incorporation |
Washington State, USA |
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Board of Directors – number |
12 as of April 2010 |
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Advisory Board or Committees |
No advisory board. |
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Number of Staff |
5 full time |
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Current animal population |
7 chimpanzees |
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Current acreage |
26 acres |
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Current housing for chimpanzees |
Current building capacity approx 7-10 individuals |
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Description of current housing |
Inside space includes a large multi-floor playroom with catwalks, loft area, and lots of windows plus a series of 4 interconnected “front rooms” for meals. Covered outdoor area includes heat and protection from snow in the winter months, dirt/straw substrate with climbing structures and platforms. Open-air habitat provides two acres of space to roam. |
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Expansion possibility |
Yes |
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Animal Welfare Assurance No. |
NA |
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USDA license number |
91-C-0120 |
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Additional information |
Experience caring for former research chimpanzees. |