Center for Great Apes
| Date opened | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Location | Wauchula, Florida |
| No. of animals | 47 |
| No. of species |
21 Orangutans 26 Chimpanzees |
| Website |
www |
| 65-0444725[1] | |
Revenue (2015) | $1,956,713 |
The Center for Great Apes’ mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, from research, or from the exotic pet trade; to educate the public about captive great apes and the threats to conservation of great apes in the wild; and to advocate for the end of the use of great apes as entertainers, research subjects, and pets.
Notable residents
- Bubbles – former companion of Michael Jackson
- Bella – CareerBuilder 2004 Super Bowl XL campaign
- Sam "Sammy" - starred in the movie Dunston Checks In
References
- ↑ "CENTER FOR ORANGUTAN AND CHIMPANZEE CONSERVATION INC Form 990 2015". ProPublica. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
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