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A Touch of Silver: Welcoming the Newest Member of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
In the heart of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, amidst the lush greenery and serene waters of Lake Victoria, a momentous occasion unfolds. The recent Naming Ceremony has bestowed upon us the honor of welcoming the newest member of our primate family – Silver! Named by the esteemed Silja Verhoeven, this precious chimpanzee embodies the resilience […]
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Celebrating New Life: Ngamba Island’s Newest Chimpanzee
Welcome to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary! We are thrilled to share some incredibly heartwarming news with all our dedicated supporters, passionate wildlife enthusiasts, and compassionate conservationists. Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Lake Victoria, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is bursting with joy and excitement as we joyously announce the arrival of the newest member to […]
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Marketing and Branding Strategy Proposals
REQUEST FOR MARKETING AND BRANDING STRATEGY PROPOSALS: ELEVATING THE IMPACT OF CHIMPANZEE CONSERVATION Chimpanzee Trust invites qualified and experienced marketing consultants/agencies to submit proposals for the development of a comprehensive marketing and branding strategy. The primary goal is to enhance our organization’s visibility, communication, and partnerships aligned with our mission and objectives. Background: Established in […]
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Executive Director’s Remarks 2023
Greetings, Reflecting on this past year fills us with immense gratitude for your steadfast support, which has enabled us to continue our vital mission of conserving and caring for the remarkable chimpanzees at Ngamba Island. The year 2023 has been a testament to remarkable achievements, impactful initiatives, and significant milestones: Celebrating 25 years of Ngamba […]
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Social Evaluation Strategies of Chimpanzees in a Puzzle Box Task
Research Report by Stefanie Keupp & Esther Herrmann Introduction The aim of our study was to investigate the social evaluation abilities of chimpanzees in the context of puzzle box tasks. We sought to understand how chimpanzees form impressions of their peers’ competence, and how these impressions influence their partner choice in competitive and cooperative settings. […]
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Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary’s 25th Anniversary
In a world that often demands our attention elsewhere, the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary stands as a beacon of hope and dedication to the conservation of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. This year, the sanctuary celebrated its 25th anniversary with a series of remarkable events that underscored the significance of this milestone. From […]
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Renovation of the Chimpanzee sleeping area
In the wild chimpanzees making new nests is a behavior that is exhibited every evening in the tallest trees of 10-20 meters. The chimpanzees at Ngamba Island spend the day in the forest and return for a night in their sleeping area. The sleeping area for the chimpanzee at Ngamba island is a facility comprising […]
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BOLLY AND THEMBA JOIN THE FOREST COMMUNITY…
It has been a month since we started the integration of the babies inside the holding facility or sleeping area. On 4th April 2022, it was Bolly and Themba’s day to be released to the forest as per the integration plan. Bolly and Themba alongside their mothers were released to the forest by 7:45am. As they […]
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Gift A Chimp
Greetings from Ngamba Chimps! Giving is caring as you have always had our back. We once again reach out to you for help. We are running a Gift a Chimp campaign that is geared towards raising funds for Ngamba Chimps. The support is to help us run the daily operations of the sanctuary which includes; […]
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Ngamba Chimps get New Food Menu
Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary rolls out a revised chimpanzee food menu this year. The Chimpanzee Trust Strategic plan provides for the continued improvement of the welfare of the chimpanzees in its care at the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria. With now 52 orphaned and rescued chimpanzees, with an age range from less than […]
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