Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Description of Sanctuary

Year Founded

2003; Chimps arrived 2008

State, Country of Incorporation

Washington State, USA

Board of Directors – number

12 as of April 2010

Advisory Board or Committees

No advisory board.

Number of Staff

5 full time

Current animal population

7 chimpanzees

Current acreage

26 acres

Current housing for chimpanzees

Current building capacity approx 7-10 individuals

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.

Expansion possibility

Yes

Animal Welfare Assurance No.

NA

USDA license number

91-C-0120

Additional information

Experience caring for former research chimpanzees.