Chimpanzee sanctuaries care for hundreds of orphaned and rescued great apes, providing crucial welfare support for animals traumatized by the bushmeat and pet trades.
Sanctuary chimpanzees often suffer lasting psychological trauma from witnessing their mothers' deaths and subsequent human contact. They require complex social groupings, vast enriched enclosures, and expert behavioral management. Understaffed sanctuaries struggle to meet these needs. Funding constraints often limit the quality of care and quantity of animals that can be accepted.