ADOPTIONS & SPONSORSHIPS

The Veterinary Team in Gombe are experts in their field, and conduct non-invasive monitoring and epidemiological studies to prevent disease and keep the precious chimpanzees of Gombe healthy and thriving. Their work has even bigger implications, with their findings providing insights which improve care for and protection of great apes across the globe, in the wild and in captivity. The Vet Team at Gombe has their finger on the pulse of some of the most important and innovative wildlife health...

Kefan is as strong and noble a leader as they come. At Tchimpounga, on the sanctuary island of Tchindzoulou, he lives as Alpha male - but that doesn’t mean he can’t make time for play and grooming with friends Bleck and Ouband! Kefan, despite having suffered at the hands of the illegal trade, now leads the group with strength and kindness, with plenty of time to explore the lush forests of the islands in safety and happiness! As a token of thanks for your generous gift, you have the option to...

Kabi is a small but feisty infant chimpanzee and recent arrival to JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary. Stolen from his mother by poachers, like thousands of other great apes each year, Kabi was confiscated and taken to the expert staff at Tchimpounga. Despite his early trauma, Kabi was quite brave upon arrival, though he never strayed too far from his adoptive human caretaker Antonette. Kabi is lucky enough to have a new family quickly forming with his two pals George and Vienna! One day, they may be...

Anzac is one of the most mischievous and well liked chimpanzees at Tchimpounga. Despite having a devastating injury caused by poachers as an infant which severed her arm, Anzac is the most playful and friendly chimpanzee. Thanks to the ingenuity and commitment of the JGI staff, Anzac was transferred and lives on Tchimpounga’s Ngombe sanctuary island with her fellow rescued chimpanzee community, where she can play with friends Sam and Jeje all day long! As a token of thanks for your generous...

Wounda is one of 100 chimpanzees recently transferred to JGI’s Tchimpounga sanctuary islands. Wounda was brought in to Tchimpounga on the verge of death after being taken like, thousands of others, for the illegal pet trade. In fact, “close to death” is exactly what her name means. Today, Wounda is full of life and lives happily as Alpha female on Tchindzoulou with her baby named Hope! As a token of thanks for your generous gift, you have the option to receive: A letter acknowledging your...