Chimpanzee Trust

30/07/2025

Great news from Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary team. For more information please email [email protected]

To all our cherished supporters, friends, and fans of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, We are pleased to share that the annual health checks for our chimpanzees have been successfully completed this month of July 2025. This important exercise was led by Dr. Joshua Rukundo, a senior veterinarian and Executive Director of the Chimpanzee Trust, with the support of our dedicated veterinary and animal care team.

We’re happy to report that all chimpanzees were found to be in good health. According to Dr. Rukundo, both the physical examinations and laboratory test results showed no major health concerns. In contrast to previous years where some individuals required dental procedures such as extractions or fillings, this year’s findings revealed no such issues — a positive sign of improved oral and overall health.

Annual health checks are a vital part of our welfare program, ensuring each chimpanzee receives the best possible care. These checks also provide valuable learning opportunities for students and visiting professionals. This year, we were honored to be joined once again by Professor Alex Rosati, whose expertise greatly enriched the process.

We thank everyone who continues to support our mission. Your contributions make it possible for us to provide top-quality care to the amazing chimpanzees at Ngamba Island

13/09/2024

Day for Apes on October 11, 2022 & help me raise $ 28,000 for Island Chimps https://givingdayforapes.mightycause.com/organization/Cswct-Ngamba-Island

13/09/2024

Hello again to the global village, it obout time to give and we are excited about the difference we are about to make for tge welfare of Chimpanzees at Ngamba Island. Last October we made it and we are certain that we are better this October. Please prepare your donations for this season’s giving day for apes 2024. Please follow the link https://www.givingdayforapes.org/organization/Cswct-Ngamba-Island

04/08/2023

Thank goodness it's Friday! 🥳🎉
Sending a shoutout to the incredible Debbie Cox, the trailblazer who brought to life. She rolled up her sleeves, and with the help of Uganda wildlife Education Centre built the sanctuary from the ground up, and even taught caretakers how to care for baby chimps and rescues. We can not ignore her contribution to sourcing for funding and developing community engagement programmes that have sensitized communities and saved a lot of chimp lives🐾
25 years later we stand on her foundation.

03/08/2023

Throughout the centuries, brave explorers traveled the globe and beyond to discover new lands. Ferdinand Magellan of Portugal proved the world is round with his mission to sail around the world. Sir John Speke travelled the world to discover the source of the Nile and U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first human to walk on the moon.
But have you ever heard about the story of the first Chimpanzee to set foot on Ngamba Island.
Meet Nkuumwa aka "I'm protected" who was the first chimpanzee to set foot at Ngamba Island in 1998. 25 years later she is being protected just like her name translates

02/08/2023

Through the eyes of a chimpanzee, we catch a glimpse of our shared evolutionary journey, a testament to our kinship with these incredible creatures. 🐵

01/08/2023

Hey there! Let's talk about our closest relatives in the animal kingdom - the chimpanzees!

What fascinates you most about them?

Is it their ⬇️⬇️⬇️

📌 Intelligence: Their problem-solving abilities and use of tools amaze me! 🛠️

📌 Social Behavior: Their strong bonds and complex social structures are incredible! 👥👥

📌 Communication: Their unique ways of expressing themselves through gestures and sounds are fascinating! 🗣️

📌 Playfulness: I love how they engage in playful activities and games! 🎉🎈

31/07/2023

🌎🌿 Wishing a very Happy World Rangers Day to all the brave and selfless rangers out there! 🦒🌳 Today, we recognize their unwavering dedication in safeguarding our natural wonders, like the breathtaking Ngamba Island, where chimpanzees find love and protection. 🐒💚 Let's raise our voices and extend our gratitude for their incredible work in conserving our wildlife! 🐅🦓
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31/07/2023

Today we celebrate the 30th coronation anniversary of his majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and also recognize the kingdom's contribution towards conservation through totems and folk stories, which helped and continue to help Baganda's all over the world to respect and protect nature because of its attachment to their genealogy.

Respecting Our Roots, Protecting Our Future

05/03/2023

On this , WE ARE THRILLED to announce that The Forest Guardian, a documentary featuring Ssezi Mugisa and the Chimpanzee Trust in Uganda, has been selected for the Jackson Wild 2023 World Wildlife Day Film Showcase: Conservation Heroes - Partnerships For Wildlife Conservation.

This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in making the documentary, especially Ssezi and The Chimpanzee Trust.

We are proud to be a part of the global effort to inspire personal responsibility and stewardship for threatened endangered species through the World Wildlife Day Film Showcase here https://watch.eventive.org/2023wwd. The films chosen for the showcase will be shown throughout 2023 in free educational screenings.

Join us in celebrating this achievement by watching The Forest Guardian and voting for it as your favourite for the 2023 World Wildlife Day Audience Choice Award. Let's show our support for the importance of partnerships and collaboration in wildlife conservation.

Find out more here: https://www.tonywild.co.ke/the-forest-guardian-selected-for-jackson-wild-2023-world-wildlife-day-film-showcase/

CITES ifaw United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Fed by Blue Ngoteya Wild NEWF - Nature Environment & Wildlife Filmmakers

11/10/2022

Help the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary this season. Please click https://www.givingdayforapes.org/giving-events/ga22/home