As Giving Day for Apes approaches, we ask for your help to provide the love and care our elderly chimpanzees need—residents like Sally. At 52, Sally is the eldest chimp in Tapioca’s family.
Her life began at The Buckshire Corporation, a supplier of chimpanzees for research and entertainment. In 1982, at the age of 11, she was moved to The Coulston Foundation, a medical research lab with numerous violations of the Animal Welfare Act, and placed in a breeding program. Her life was one of hardship and isolation—until 2002 when she was among the 266 chimpanzees rescued by Save the Chimps.
Despite her age, Sally is healthy and thriving. She receives extra protein and fiber to stay strong, but what Sally truly thrives on is peace, sunshine, and the support of her friends. Though she is shy and tends to stay out of the way of the more boisterous boys, she finds comfort with her friends, napping on the platforms of her island, and soaking up the warmth of the sun. Curator of Section 4, Skye Conners, recounts in this video about Sally, that her favorite moments are the times Sally stays back for one-on-one time with her care staff. (Watch Above)
The first part of Sally’s life was filled with pain, but today, she is surrounded by love, companionship, and peace. Your donation this Giving Day for Apes supports Sally’s golden years, with the proper care she needs to thrive.
- $5.67 can sponsor bananas for Sally’s entire family
- $23.07 can sponsor three days of nesting material such as hay
- $60 can support can support supplies to create engaging enrichment
- $100 can help support the medical needs that arise with our elderly residents, like Sally.
- Donations of $500 or more can help provide the complete care our residents need to thrive
- Any amount you give will support care for our elderly population