Hello, my name is
Allie

About Me

Born in Texas, Allie was sold as a private family pet when she was just five weeks old. Fortunately, her human family understood she was meant to live among other chimpanzees. In 2017, just in time to celebrate her 19th birthday, Save the Chimps welcomed Allie to her new forever home at the sanctuary. Her transition to this new life was gradual, moving at a pace that accommodated her needs.

After initially acclimating to life at Save the Chimps in the Special Needs Building, Allie was moved to Tanya’s Island. Early on, she became friends with Spike and Worthy, two high-ranking males who took her under their wing. Gradually, she was introduced to the other members of Tanya’s Family one at a time and officially joined the group at her own pace.

Now, Allie has built many strong friendships and is learning to embrace life as a true chimpanzee, thanks to her new family. She has become very well adjusted to living in a social group, learning to rely less on the attention of her caregivers and becoming a lot more invested in chimpanzee activities. She has learned how to navigate chimpanzee politics and loves spending time on the island.