Explore Chimp Haven, the world's largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Keithville, Louisiana, offering a glimpse into the 'Chimp Life' during Discovery Days!
The coronavirus pandemic has not only caused major disruptions to the lives of nearly every human being in the world; it has also affected the animal kingdom.
Even though the National Institutes on Health (NIH) officially ended testing in 2015, there are still hundreds of chimps living today that have spent most of their life in labs undergoing tests.
Chimp Haven is one of the hidden treasures of the Ark-La-Tex. Since it is a sanctuary for retired research chimpanzees and those that were kept as pets or entertainers, it's rarely open to the public.
That's why Saturday, April 22nd, is a special day...
We've just received word that Chimp Haven has been forced to cancel its Spring Fling, set for this Saturday, due to the expected bad weather.
The next Chimpanzee Discovery Day is scheduled for May 16. Sanctuary spokeswoman Ashley Gordon tells us Spring Fling has been moved to that day...
Bob Barker, retired host of "The Price is Right" and known animal activist has made a huge impact right here in our area.
The 84 year old retired game show host made a $230,000 donation to Chimp Haven.