Save the Chimps, Inc

Non-profit OrganizationsFlorida, United States51-200 Employees

Save the Chimps, Inc. is a nonprofit sanctuary that rescues chimpanzees formerly used in research and related programs and provides lifelong care in a naturalistic setting. Based in Fort Pierce, Florida, it traces its origins to 1997 when Dr. Carole Noon led efforts to gain custody of 21 chimps, with later expansion following a major relocation of chimpanzees from New Mexico to Florida. The sanctuary emphasizes enhanced living conditions, including larger outdoor spaces, social grouping, enrichment activities, and ongoing compassionate care to help the animals rebuild confidence and social bonds.

Within the nonprofit animal welfare field, Save the Chimps has grown into the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in the world, expanding its facilities and intake over the years. Co-founded by Dr. Carole Noon and Jon Stryker, the organization continues to rescue and rehouse chimpanzees in need. A recent development includes a partnership with FedEx in 2022 to assist in transporting the Sunrise Seven to their permanent home.

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