Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Donated a few bucks over the years. The rescued chimps are living their best lives possible there. The Veterinarian crew is top=notch.

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest goes to great lengths to give the animals in their care the space, enrichment, natural activities, diet, clean environment, respect, attention and as much time in nature as possible I know this because they are transparent in multiple media and multiple times a day about the good, hard, and the mundane, in daily posts, videos, blogs, that inform us followers of the animals’ status, as well as teach us all about the social, psychological, physical status, needs, and characteristics of the species/sexes/social structures in each group. They’re quite generous with the details and also intertwine advocacy for the species in general; so CSNW is an all encompassing support for animals and humans alike. Thank you for the opportunity to share my belief in this great nonprofit!

This wonderful sanctuary provides beautiful chimpanzees who were lab animals the chance to live a life with friends, enrichment, fun, and most importantly their own choices to do as they wish. So much hard work, care, and love makes CSNW a truly special place.

I've been donating to the chimpanzee sanctuary for the last 4 years when I found out they had a wish list it got even better seeing all of Willie B's Burrito, Lucky all of them thrive when they could never be put back into the wild from the laboratories and places they've been rescued from every video I've watched to every blog I've read they are taking the utmost care of their lifestyle what they like, making sure they're interactions with each other are natural ... I cannot say I've seen that exposure for the outdoors and the enrichment sources they have and any other sanctuary.

My story includes volunteering at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest as a member of their medical team. They are prepared for emergencies with many donated supplies. The volunteers and paid staff are devoted to the resident animals, and function well as a team. I know they will insure these non-human primates get the mental stimulation and nutrition necessary to maintain the best health possible anywhere.

I have been a supporter of CSNW for several years. This sanctuary houses chimps who were used and abused in medical research and the entertainment industry.

During the time I have been aware of CSNW, I have been very impressed with the level of care, respect and compassion the residents there receive. The leadership and caregivers there obviously care deeply about the chimps, and provide them with top-notch daily care, nutrition, enrichment and medical care. They are very educated and experienced about their needs and in-tune with each individual chimps personality, likes, dislikes and so on. The residents are treated extremely well, like family, but always as chimps, which is an important distinction I have learned from them.

They have beautiful outdoor enclosures where the chimps enjoy walking, patrolling, running, climbing structures and trees, and foraging for food staff provides. Indoors they are provided enrichment in many forms to keep their intelligent minds busy. CSNW is also great about educating the public about chimps in general, their behaviors, and the challenges and needs of chimps in captivity who need lifetime care like this.

One of my favorite things about CSNW is their openness and transparency. They have a daily blog where followers can learn about the daily happenings at the sanctuary and ask questions. All staff members take turns with the blog so you get different perspectives but it's all interesting, educational, often humourous, sometimes sad, but always reflecting brilliant care. I feel like I know all the chimps and caregivers through these daily posts, pictures and videos. It's very cool to see for yourself where any donation dollars are going, and to feel good that your donation, however small or large, is truly going to ensuring these magnificent creatures who are so deserving of sanctuary have the best possible life.

CSNW is a wonderful organization! They go above and beyond for the chimps and cattle in their care. I have been a donor of the organization for years and feel my money is well spent. I only wish I lived on their side of the pass so I could volunteer!

Very impressive organization that cares for chimpanzee’s after they have been liberated from laboratory’s that have abused them in the name of science. They provide education about these amazing animals and a glimpse into their lives!

CSNW is a wonderful sanctuary for retired chimpanzees that were used for medical research. These beings are given the care they deserve and are treated with dignity. You can feel the love the caretakers have by the blogs and videos they share. They make us feel a part of the sanctuary family.

The chimps are not just cared for here, they are loved. They give these chimps as much autonomy as possible. The daily blogs and video clips show us that each chimp is seen as an individual and respected for who they are. This is one of the most caring facilities I have had the pleasure of regularly viewing and I hope more sanctuaries model themselves after Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest.

Out of all the non-profits I volunteered for chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest has the most dedicated and professional staff I've ever witnessed. They all wear multiple hats for the mission of giving The Chimps their best life. Their donors are incredibly generous and engaged in the organization

I am a proud supporter of Chimpanzee Sanctuary NW. They are providing these amazing creatures with a fulfilling life after enduring years of awful treatment in cages. The staff’s attention to each chimp and their individual needs and temperaments is commendable. There is ongoing careful attention paid to physical and emotional health, and even in planning the finer details of providing unique enrichments and peer interactions. I truly enjoy reading their blogs and viewing videos, it connects me to their purpose. I also appreciate that they have not turned their facility and grounds into a zoo setting with crowds of people coming to look at the chimps. The revenue opportunity is definitely there, but that is not in the best interest of their residents and it’s a wise choice. There is no question where the priorities are in this organization, the staff are devoted to providing an amazing life experience and truly care about each chimp. I will continue to support this organization and highly encourage others to explore the great work being done here.

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest provides a forever home for Chimpanzees that had been used for medical testing. They have lots of room, and structures to climb on. Some of these fellow creatures had never seen anything but the inside of a cage, while they were being tested on. Some had never felt grass under their feet. They can now, thanks to the caring staff at CSNW. They provide unique enrichment and organize them into families where they can live out their lives with others of their kind. They are my favorite charity, and I hope you will consider supporting them too.

This sanctuary is exemplary. The thought, care and creativity that goes into caring for the residents is top notch. CSNW is not only beautiful , it’s staffed with a great volunteer program and is a leader in the Chimpanzee Sanctuary community!

I have been a donor and a follower of this sanctuary for a number of years. I appreciate the fact that they keep all the donors And the public updated on the care and the health of the chimpanzees. They not only post the good things that are happening but also the bad things or the challenging things that happened at the sanctuary. Buy all the openness and documentation with this sanctuary I can truly see that this is a 1st rate authentic caring organization.

I began supporting this amazing cause about s year ago after seeing a short video they posted on Facebook. I now check on their webpage a few times a day to see what's new. Saving these chimps and allowing these amazing souls to live out their retirement at an amazing facility, in such a dignified manner is absolutely heart warming. I recently watched a "zoom tour" of the facility and was absolutely amazed at the work that must go into caring for these beautiful souls. What also amazed me was how clean the facility was, which is great to see. I would suggest that everyone get to know this facility by looking at their page and videos. What you will see is raw and real, and not the cleaned up version of things as to just generate support. I support this cause whole heartedly and hope that everyone else take a look and consider doing the same. Ps- did I mention that they have an Amazon wishlist where you can purchase not only what the facility needs, but you pick what You want them to receive. Good job Chimp Sanctuary NW, amazing job so far!
Signed Heather Plascencia
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Very impressive in many ways. The whole team, from leadership to caregivers are clearly very well informed and working diligently every moment to do the best for those they care for. This is an organization that also builds essential and effective relationships with other medial and behavioral specialists benefitting those in their care and also participates fully in efforts to create a better understanding of the plight of non-human primates. CSNW is the "real McCoy"....they seem to attract like-minded supporters and connect them to their mission with success. Their Blog , authored by a different team member daily, connects us to their efforts, their challenges, their observations, and to their animals, human and non human, that they love, appreciate, and care for and about.

Chimp Sanctuary Northwest is an incredible place. I first heard about their arrival in Washington State on the local news and signed up to sponsor Burrito who is one of the original group as a gift to my sister. I quickly became a daily reader of their blog. They present a realistic portrait of chimps as they really are which I think is sorely needed. CSNW is very transparent in all they do and why they do it.
I have learned so much about these fascinating creatures, the blogs breakdown the fights, hierarchy and behaviors. I have had the privilege of visiting the sanctuary and seen the environment the chimps live in, including acres of fenced outdoor space to enjoy fresh air and exercise. Their indoor quarters are cozy with daily enrichment and a very healthy diet.
I am also a monthly Produce Patron to help keep the fresh fruits and veggies coming. I wholeheartedly donate to as many of their fundraisers as I can as I know the money is well spent. For being a smaller sanctuary they have done so much to improve the chimps lives and the other residents lives as well.

I was initially drawn to Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest (CSNW) because I wanted to do something, anything I could to help chimpanzees who had suffered for decades in biomedical laboratories or other unnecessary cruel conditions. I stumbled upon a video of their residents venturing outdoors for the very first time. This was ten years ago.

That one video introduced me to seven individuals I now hold very dear to my heart. They were/are known as The Cle Elum Seven. There are no words to describe everything I witnessed in that video. Courage comes to mind first, but also friendships, relationships, reassurances, anxiety from the newness of it all, for some it was the indescribable feeling of grass under your feet for the first time and/or seeing sky above for the first time. I saw awe, joy, magnificence! And all of this exuding from each chimpanzee person in their own unique way. Human emotions. Human reactions.

But I was not just moved by the chimpanzees, I was also equally and deeply moved by the emotions of each caregiver/volunteer standing on the other side of the electrical fencing of the chimps outdoor enclosure, holding their breath in anticipation. (I held my breath them.)Their love, pride, excitement, amazement, anxiety, shared reassurances, laughter and tears, were equally memorable and meaningful.

I sensed then what I know now—CSNW is a family. The entire staff, primatologists who have been well trained for caregiving within a sanctuary environment, work incredibly hard to ensure each chimpanzee (now numbering 15 plus 4 cattle!) lives the best possible life—every. single. day. 24/7. The humans (staff, veterinarians, volunteers) lovingly devote themselves to fulfill the individual needs of their residents. I know this by following the CSNW blog where they post every single day.

The sanctuary daily blog is an excellent resource! It educates readers about captive primate behavior, it allows you get to know every personality, it helps you to better understand how similar and different we are to chimpanzees. Mostly, the blog will fill your heart with joy. Written by each staff member in a daily rotation, it gives you their voice and perspective on life in the sanctuary. Through this blog I have come to personally know each chimpanzee, as well as visually being able to recognize them through their personalities and traits. It also gives me great insight to the people who work so hard as they carry the responsibility of giving back dignity to these chimpanzees. I highly recommend everyone read their blog! Open, transparent, honest, realistic, it will change you.

But there’s more…. I support CSNW because of the chimpanzees who call this sanctuary home. I support this organization because of their incredibly compassionate and devoted staff. But I also support this organization because of their supporters! Thanks to the daily blog I get to read their responses and insights and shared feelings about the chimps. People I will never meet, from places as far away as the UK and Australia and people from all over the United States, we come together as kindred spirits because of these chimpanzees. You have to experience it to understand how CSNW is so much than a mission statement could ever express. As I said, it’s a “family”.



I am happy, proud, to support such a unique organization. I admire these individuals — chimpanzees and human primates. :) I have never known a finer organization.

I love this chimpanzee sanctuary, the staff seems amazing, I love watching the videos they provide us to get a glimpse in the chimps life’s, you can tell that these magnificent, beautiful, sweet, wonderful and precious animals/people are getting everything they deserve in their sanctuary life. All the staff seem amazing and dedicated to serve the chimpanzees, keep them happy, healthy, safe and most of all loved. You can tell by everything they do from preparing their meals to providing them comfort, treating them like they should be treated after they endured a terrible life at the hands of humans. I am proud to follow and support Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, to do my part as a human being to help provide the chimps with everything the need and deserve.

This is the best place, the staff work so hard to give the Chimps freedom of choice, everyone should check out their website and blog, they post the most wonderful pictures and videos. You really get to know the individual Chimpanzee’s, of course just like us, they are all so unique.
It’s very fun and so worthwhile.

Superb sanctuary with wonderful caregivers who make sure all the chimpanzee people are well taken care of while still allowing them the choices they deserve. You can see the love the staff have for the chimps. Wonderful sanctuary.

I truly look forward to seeing a post from Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest and learning all about these fantastic chimps! I also love how caring and creative the entire team is, especially on special events like birthdays, Halloween, etc. Through their comprehensive blog, I've learned so much about these animals and even how to recognize each one by name. This is a wonderful non-profit that I wish I lived closer to, ok to any place that has chimps, gorillas, orangutans, etc. I just love them all!

Have been with Connie for 9 years and have been be on happy living at here property has been just the best place to live
Donald Camfield
Largo, Florida

This is a sanctuary with dedicated people who make sure these chimpanzees, who have had lives of suffering in laboratoria, live the best posible life in freedom to choose what they want to do and where they want to go.
What they have accompished in the last 15 years is astonishing.
They have changed the lives of 16 chimpanzees who cannot return to nature because of what people have done to them.
For me it is the love and dedication that makes me a supporter of this sanctuary.

They give chimpanzees the best life possible after coming from a world of loneliness, fear and pain. They have an enriched life with humans that care for them a great deal. J.B. stayed with them as a fire approached the sanctuary to protect them even as everyone was asked to leave. I know J.B. and Diana have lived their lives to help others. I watch their videos every day and not only do I learn new things about chimpanzees, I also laugh and cry with a community that loves this great team of people that care for the chimpanzees.

I've been following the website, blog and YT channel of CSNW for a while, and I'm truly amazed by the dedication and commitment of the staff toward the chimps. Not only the are the chimps - rescued/retired from biolabs - flourishing at this place, they are also respected and allowed to be real chimpanzees. Whoever reads the daily blog written by the staff can learn a lot about animal behaviour, and also about the human perspective of a job of keepers. I have just the impression that every single person in the staff is performing 100% - but it's enough to look at the chimps playing, grooming and roaming their land freely.

If my Chimpanzee Pal Foxie could talk, she would tell you that this sanctuary and it's caregivers offer security, enrichment, adventure and love through their dedication to each and every member. I donate monthly to this nonprofit, and will continue to do so. They have my appreciation, gratitude and respect for the excellent life that they provide their chimpanzee family!! Jayne P.

They do great work to give their chimpanzee residents the care and attention they deserve. Each chimpanzee was rescued from biomedical research and Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest gives them a chance to heal their bodies and souls and live enriched and wonderful lives.
I am continually impressed by their work as well as their transparency with the public, allowing for the public to get an inside view of daily operations through their blog.

I met a guy at a bar in Prescott AZ. He was wearing a tee shirt that said Chimpanzee Sanctuary of the NW. Of course I asked him all about it and now, 5 years later, I still look forward to my daily dose of blog about the chimps. The staff is so incredible because in addition to their daily caregiving tasks, they educate the public about each chimp and about sanctuary. I am totally in love with the chimps and the bovines (and the kitties and staff dogs). Knowing that these beloved chimps gave so much to humans through the terrible suffering they experienced, I believe it is our responsibility to support this sanctuary so that they can live in safety and comfort.

They keep the chimps at the center of everything they do.
Great blogs that educate

Blog is great. Learning so
much about chimps and their caregivers.

The people at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest are a compassionate, intelligent group of people who are giving the chimpanzees they care for the best care and enrichment possible. It's amazing to see how creative they are in making life interesting for the chimps in their care. They give them chances to be curious and creative in living their own lives as much as they can, while keeping them safe. I learn so much from them and their approach to caring for chimpanzees. They're exceptionally caring.

Everything here is exceptional, and has been since I started following them. The staff take such excellent care of the chimps, truly love them, and it seems they'd do anything for them. The run the perimeter of their enclosure with them, ensure everything for them is safe, play with them. There's a daily blog with photos or videos, which helps increase the size of the family for the chimps. Their care and compassion and ethics truly make it possible for the chimps to finally live a free and safe life, where they can make their own choices and not be forced to do anything, such a change from the horrible existence they were forced into as medical lab experiments. We followers laugh with them, delight in their growth and intelligence and their antics, cry when they're hurt or sick or, once, so sadly, die. Every single person there is fully committed. There are a couple of chimps who hadn't cared so much about humans but are now showing a willingness to interact with them and even play. This doesn't happen without trust.

I came across CSNW several years ago. I love chimpanzees, so I followed other chimp websites. I am so taken by CSNW that I just follow them because they let you get to know each chimp’s personality. I am in love with all of them! The Directors and the staff are simply incredible! It shows on the videos and the chimps faces how wonderful they are to them. There is so much for them to do and to challenge their minds. This is the best nonprofit that I have ever donated to. The whole organization is so impressive thanks to all their wonderful caregivers.
Tami Roy

This sanctuary is extremely transparent and you can be sure that every dollar you donate is for the care of the chimps (and cattle!) that call tjis sanctuary home.

The care staff put the chimps first at all times and you can tell they have found their forever home and are in good hands!

It is so heart warming to follow this sanctuary. I know that ideally, these chimpanzees should have been allowed to live naturally. Unfortunately that is not their path. Chimpanzee sanctuary northwest gives them the opportunity to live as full a life as possible. Forming bonds with each other and with the staff. I appreciate being offered the opportunity to have a glimpse into their lives and to see them for the magnificent beings they are.

I always begin my day with a smile and a heart full of gratitude after viewing the daily blog from Chimpanzee Northwest with the insights, the tender moments, the constant positive interactions and the social growth of each chimpanzee as they explore life in a new and so much better environment. The caregivers are angels on earth!

I love following this sanctuary as they are as transparent as possible about what they do and why. They also remind us through they blogs and videos that while chimpanzee's are similar to humans with emotions, wants, needs and can work through problems/issues; they are not human. Nor should them be pets. Even though the Chimps are not able to live "naturally" the sanctuary does what it can to mitigate this. I admit it can be hard to NOT compare what the chimps do or react to human tendencies.

I’ve been following this great sanctuary for years and it truly is deserving of the title ‘best non profit’. The work the caregivers do for the chimpanzees and cattle there is hard, certainly challenging and yet they always give 110% and it shows. A wonderful company of dedicated people.

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is one of the finest chimpanzee sanctuaries in the world. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to the chimps (and cattle!) in their care, and to all species with whom we share this planet, is second to none. They are also an example of excellence in donor engagement and transparency. By sharing the chimps' day to day lives with supporters around the globe, they have inspired others to care deeply about our closest cousins. They are truly a great nonprofit!

I have been an avid viewer and supporter of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest for quite a few years. I watch their daily blogs religiously and admire their dedication to the welfare of the vulnerable little chimps that they work so hard to care for and protect. I wished all humans could care for our one another as well as this dedicated and selfless group cares for these primates. They go way above and beyond the necessary to insure each individual chimpanzee can flourish and thrive!

Top quality attention care for their well loved residents.

I am very impressed with the care given to these amazing chimps! Everyday care as well as days of celebration with all kinds of treats for birthdays and special occasions. It is so apparent that all involved at the sanctuary care for the chimps with a lot of love!

I love this sanctuary! We were lucky enough, years ago, to travel down to visit on a weekend. Back in the day when Elli was around. It’s so wonderful to see the care & attention all the staff & volunteers give the chimps & cattle. I look forward to the daily blogs.
Thank you! For all you do.

heart warming & amazing, i wish i lived closer. i didn’t know much about great apes until recently. i am a RN & feel sick that hep B research was done on these beautiful creatures. i am grateful that so many people are so dedicated to these unique beings. i love them & love sll of you for caring for them

I love this place - so much so that for the last 3 years (minus Covid shutdown time) I've spent 2 days a week there working my buns off to help keep the chimps home clean, full of enrichment and their bellies full of fresh produce! If you follow their blog and ever wonder if the place and people are as wonderful as they seem - it and they truly are. I'm surprised at the level of transparency that can be found on their blog and in interactions with the staff and co-directors. Every decision they make is with the chimps wellbeing in mind. Every. Single. One. I plan on spending the rest of my life dedicating as much time and resources to the sanctuary as is in my power. This is a truly special place.

As a volunteer from 2008-2013, I’ve watched this non-profit blossom to be beyond what I could’ve imagined. They’ve overcome the obstacles and challenges to provide a home starting with seven chimpanzees to accommodating over double that amount. I look forward to witnessing their continuing growth and contributions of serving and providing a home for rescued great apes of North America. Cheers!

This is an extremely well run sanctuary. The devotion to and care of the residents is exemplary !

Love what Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is all about. The staff and supporters have the biggest hearts and do so many wonderful things to ensure the chimps are loved, well cared for, and have dignity and choice. ❤️

I have volunteered with CSNW for 10+ years. They are compassionate, caring and put the chimps residents as number one priorities no matter what. Volunteers, donors, supporters are treated to in depth daily blog posts making everyone feel like a part of the process. Money is carefully allocated always with the chimps as first priority.

I learned of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in 2016 when I attended a fundraiser for another animal non-profit as a visit to the Sanctuary was part of the live auction. I subsequently had an opportunity to visit myself and was absolutely wow'd by the facility, management, staff and the chimpanzees to whom Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest has made a life-long commitment. The dedication to the mission is outstanding and the fact that this organization was the first in Washington State to be certified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries is a testament to how well it is run. I am proud to be a supporter doing my small part in offering hope, love and home to the primate residents who have sacrificed so much in the past for humankind.

These dedicated people are offering sanctuary to chimpanzees who were formerly used in research. As you can imagine, the chimpanzees lives were pretty traumatic in many cases, and this is their first chance at having freedom and relationships amongst themselves. This is a most worthy charity as they endeavor to create a beautiful and fulfilling life for animals who would have otherwise been stuck in research facilities or euthanized. I am forever grateful to them, and truly enjoyed visiting Cle Elum to see their work and I donate every year. There are indoor/outdoor facilities, care, and enrichment for every chimpanzee.

I read the blog every day and have enjoyed watching the care and attention chimpanzees and humans afford each other. As many of the sanctuaries say, it would be best if the chimpanzees were in their own countries with their own families but where this is not possible this sanctuary offers a lot.

Through the blog I have learned more about chimpanzees and also feel a connection with all the personalities on display there (mostly the chimpanzees).

My favorite part of the day is when I see a new blog or video of the chimp family. I am so impressed with the staff and how they do everything possible to enrich the lives of these intelligent, family oriented animals, who seem almost human. I think back to their previous existences in the labs and my heart is so happy to look at them now. This sanctuary is amazing and has become a part of my daily life.

CSNW’s dedication to the care and welfare of non-human primates has continued to set the standard across the nation. The expertly crafted team brings skills to the table to enhance the lives of ten chimpanzees, and hopefully more in the future. They are thoughtful with their decisions in how best to benefit the residents of the sanctuary, and focus their energy on enhancing their quality of life. As a donor I appreciate CSNW’s transparency regarding their needs and where funding is allocated. As a former volunteer and current primate zookeeper, I appreciate the constructive dialogue on understanding captive primates and focusing on the well-being of those in their care. I applaud the steps they continue taking to push the limits and expand on of great ape care and the future of sanctuaries for all primates and other animals in need.

The staff at CSNW always prioritize the chimps’ needs and preferences. They show true respect for the chimps and keep their focus on providing them the best life possible. They have been diligent and thoughtful in dealing with COVID-19 safety measures and always follow up promptly on health concerns. They communicate well as a team and effectively run a big volunteer program. As a volunteer, I felt like a real contributor to the chimps’ well-being. I felt like part of a supportive community. I trust the thoughtfulness and integrity of CSNW’s leadership and am eager for the changes to come. I currently work with the chimps at the closing Wildlife Waystation in CA and I’m thrilled that some of them will (hopefully) soon join the CSNW family. I know the chimps will find a stable and loving home there.

Absolutely amazing organization! I have been a volunteer and donor and have always been wowed by their dedication and passion. They are very transparent, sharing details daily on their social media and blog, giving everyone a look inside sanctuary life. It is staffed and volunteered by primatologists. Love CSNW!

Amazing staff! Very caring for humans and non-humans alike! The primates in their care receive nothing but the best on every front!

CSNW rules! They have a wonderful and well-trained staff who understand chimpanzee behaviors and needs. The chimps are always the priority and they get loads of wonderful enrichment. The staff regularly update their blog which allows open and up-to-date knowledge so that anyone can be a part of the work they're doing. My favorite parts of the chimp house are the greenhouse and the massive outdoor area where the chimps can choose to spend their day in the sun.

CSNW is the most amazing place! I was an intern and volunteer there until the pandemic hit. Although they could use the help from volunteers and interns, the small crew of staff are working very hard and long hours so that the chimps have the least amount of exposure to the virus. The staff are very kind people, and take great care of the chimpanzees (and cows) at the sanctuary. They go to great lengths to ensure that the chimps have varied and interesting enrichment, delicious and nutritious meals, lots of cozy blankets, top-notch medical care, and ample room indoors and out. In addition, they also spend a great deal of time (and a lot of patience) training volunteers and interns, so that the chimpanzees get the best possible care. I can’t wait to go back there to volunteer, once it’s safe for the very precious residents.

Everyone at this sanctuary truly cares for the animals on the premises. The caregivers do their best to give the chimps freedom of choice and provide them with enrichment and foraging opportunities to keep not only their bodies healthy, but their minds as well. The caregivers are very knowledgeable and can always answer questions and educational opportunities to volunteers, interns, and the rare visitor.

CSNW is an amazing chimpanzee sanctuary. It provides a home for life for retired biomedical research chimpanzees and allows for them to live their live however they may choose. The staff is wonderful. Everything is great.

The BEST primate sanctuary in North America. I’ve interned and worked at several accredited zoos and sanctuaries and CSNW is by far the best of the best. They really care not only about the chimps and animals, but also about the people that work there. The staff is so friendly, welcoming, and warm and you can really tell that they both love their job and know what they are doing. They also get stuff done! Unlike many other places, the money you donate goes immediately to use and large project get done in months rather than years (like other places I’ve been to). I HIGHLY recommend CSNW to everyone and anyone who loves animals (or more specifically chimps).

CSNW is a wonderful and accredited sanctuary. I’ve worked with primates in captivity and the wild previously, and CSNW has exceeded my previous experiences and expectations. The staff is diligent and caring towards both the chimpanzees, each other, and their volunteers/interns. CSNW does an excellent job giving volunteers and interns learning opportunities for how to properly care for primates. The chimpanzees housing is exceptional, they have lots of space and indoor variation, their enclosures are cleaned daily, and they have the most autonomy possible for being sanctuary dwelling chimpanzees in the cold pacific NW. The chimpanzees receive excellent care, are interacted with daily (between safe separation), live in social groups, eat fresh fruits and veggies every day, and receive the best veterinary care. CSNW exemplifies what sanctuary life should look like. They have given these former lab chimpanzees a new lease on life, in the most loving and safe capacity possible.

I cannot say enough good things about Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, home to seven chimps retired from research. The staff are so caring and compassionate, always making the chimpanzees' well-being their first priority. NAVS has assisted CSNW with grants to build enclosures and provide medical care for the chimp residents. It has been an honor to be a small part of their incredible journey.

I have been a donor for awhile now and had the privilege of visiting the sanctuary last year. I was very impressed with how clean and organized it is. The chimps are very well cared for and the improvement in their appearance from when they first arrived is amazing.
It is very clear that the chimp's mental and physical well being are THE first priority at the Sanctuary. I
know my donations are money that is well spent.

Staff is caring and well versed in their knowledge of primates. The organization is all about the care and well being of the chimpanzees in their care. Everyone is trained in the same way by all staff. My time spent volunteering is wonderful and I feel I am appreciated.

I have been a volunteer since the chimpanzees were released from their confinement in a laboratory in 2006. Their aim is simple, to give the chimps a peaceful and comfortable retirement, to allow them to live as a social group with plenty of fresh food and enrichment after years of invasive research.
It has been amazing to witness their transformation from sickly, pale animals into healthy, happy chimps. They are an amazing group of people who made this happen.

I have been involved with this group since the chimpanzees first arrived at the sanctuary - over 4 years ago. Although I have volunteered and donated to various non-profits over the years, I can honestly say I have never been as impressed by both the staff and board members as I am with everyone associated with Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. Their mission statement is not just something written on their letterhead... it is lived out through attitude and actions every single day at the sanctuary. Not only do I donate to CSNW, I also volunteer at the sanctuary and continue to learn from the staff each time I am there. I am also involved with their fundraising efforts and know first hand how appreciative they are of their supporters and how careful they are with their donations and budgets... you can be sure that every dollar you donate is spent to directly benefit the welfare of these chimps. Every staff member readily shares their knowledge and enthusiasm for not only this group of rescued chimpanzees, but also advocates for other primates that have not yet found sanctuary. Their daily blog is a great way to learn more about this amazing group. If you want to become involved with a non-profit where you feel that your support is truly appreciated and used for the true purpose of the organization... Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is an organization your should learn more about!

Chimpanzee Retirement Sanctuary North West is a wonderful organization devoted to the care of retired laboratory and research Chimpanzees. The caring volunteers and staff have an enormous amount of experience and knowledge between them and employ best practices while caring for captive chimps in sanctuary. The chimps are clearly healthy and emotionaly stable. They engage in typical Chimpanzee behaviors and have trusting interaction with their caregivers, which is amazing considering the abuse they've endured at the hands of humans for so many years. I am proud to support an organization like this. I didn't even know it existed until last year.

I have donated to this group for some time. I found out about them when they were included in the King County Charitable Campaign. I have followed the chimps on the website and am fascinated by these wonderful creatures. What a life they must have had before being saved. I was so impressed by the staff this summer when they were faced with a raging wildfire. They stayed with the chimps. They risked their lives for their chimps and they beliefs. That needs to be supported. Please help out in anyway you can. It is a great organization.