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Save the Chimps, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit American sanctuary specializing in the care of chimpanzees. The organization was founded by Carole C. Noon in 1997 with support from Jon Stryker of the Arcus Foundation .
Carole Cooney Noon (born Carole Jane Cooney; July 13, 1949 – May 2, 2009) was an American anthropologist and primatologist best known for founding (in 1997) Save the Chimps, a Florida non-profit chimpanzee sanctuary that is the largest such sanctuary in the world as of 2009.
He is also the co-founder and Board Chair of Save the Chimps, the world's largest chimpanzee sanctuary located in Fort Pierce, Florida. [35] Stryker funded the purchase of a 190-acre abandoned grapefruit grove in 1997 and oversaw its transformation into a modern sanctuary, [ 36 ] which today provides lifetime care for more than 250 chimpanzees ...
Save the Chimps is closed to the public but offers a limited number of ticketed events each year. Save the Chimps said it minimizes human contact to "ensure a peaceful retirement" for the animal ...
Chimp Crazy revealed that Tonka was not dead but living in the basement of Haddix's home. After this information came to light, Tonka was transferred to Save the Chimps , a primate sanctuary in ...
Tonka's captor fed him McDonald's Happy Meals, then faked his death, hid him from authorities, and planned to euthanize him rather than give him up.
Tonka was eventually placed in Doug's family group on one of Save the Chimps' 12 island habitats. According to the group's website, Tonka's favorite things are sunshine, painting, juice, and fleece blankets. [30] Save the Chimps gives its males vasectomies to prevent them from reproducing while allowing them to enjoy their natural appetites.
The entire population at Save the Chimps goes through 2,500 pounds of food a day, prepared by Jimmy Buffett’s former chef. They eat a vegan diet and occasional healthy treats, like watermelons ...