Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue

Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Please visit www.sychimprescue.org/ to learn how you can save chimpanzees from extinction through education, donations and volunteering.

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We hope your weekend was as relaxing as Cecile’s! Most afternoons Cecile can be found lounging in the sun in her forest ...
08/31/2026

We hope your weekend was as relaxing as Cecile’s!

Most afternoons Cecile can be found lounging in the sun in her forest enclosure, having some R&R while patiently waiting for dinner to be served - what a life!



📷 by veterinarian Dr Hannah Steel

Chimpanzees know first aid!Kanoa recently injured his hand, and while the veterinary team were keeping a close eye on hi...
08/30/2026

Chimpanzees know first aid!

Kanoa recently injured his hand, and while the veterinary team were keeping a close eye on his wound, his group (especially the ladies Cecile and Mannie) were making sure to keep it clean, and most importantly make Kanoa feel reassured and loved.

Chimpanzees are incredibly empathetic, and it’s beautiful to see the way they pay such close attention to the wellbeing of their friends.

We think Kanoa injured his hand on a sharp branch somewhere out in the forest. Thanks to his devoted first aiders, we’re pleased to report his hand is now fully healed. We think he might be a bit sad to no longer be receiving special attention 😂

Tag your best friend!! 📷 by veterinarian Dr Hannah Steel

Do something fun this weekend! 😎 Happy Friday! 🐵Photo of Tiki courtesy of Marta Meinardi
08/28/2026

Do something fun this weekend! 😎 Happy Friday! 🐵

Photo of Tiki courtesy of Marta Meinardi

Save and support lives while treating yourself! 💞 Our live auction has everything from airplane tours to beach resort st...
08/24/2026

Save and support lives while treating yourself! 💞 Our live auction has everything from airplane tours to beach resort stays, from wine tasting to floating saunas, and more… Whether you enjoy a silent auction, live auction, simply making a donation, and/or time with friends for a cause that touches your heart ❤, you will have a wonderful evening at our upcoming “Experience the Magic of Sanaga-Yong” Soirée, Saturday, September 19th - https://sychimprescue.ejoinme.org/soire2026! We hope you can join us❣🐵🦍🥂

It's not too late to purchase your Early Bird tickets for our critical fundraiser. Join us for an evening of friends, fu...
08/22/2026

It's not too late to purchase your Early Bird tickets for our critical fundraiser. Join us for an evening of friends, fun, food and more all while helping to provide rescue, sanctuary and protection for chimpanzees, gorillas, pangolins and other endangered wildlife. 💞🐵🦍 Early Bird tickets sales end tomorrow, Sunday August 23rd at 11:59pm. We look very forward to celebrating lives saved with you! 🥂 https://sychimprescue.ejoinme.org/soire2026

08/20/2026

Cecile turned 25 this month, and to celebrate her special birthday, we’re sharing some highlights from her babysitting sessions with Amaia 🥹💕

She’s the most perfect aunty to Amaia — kind, caring, patient (very) and always there to comfort her when she needs it. But she’s also very fun and always up for a silly game!
Happy 25th birthday, Cecile! We hope you know just how special you are. 🥰

🎥 by veterinarian Dr Hannah Steel

Please join us Saturday, September 19th, for an evening of friendship and fun in support of critical chimpanzee rescue, ...
08/19/2026

Please join us Saturday, September 19th, for an evening of friendship and fun in support of critical chimpanzee rescue, lifelong care, and wildlife protection. 💞 We are excited to share stories and life-size videos from Sanaga-Yong that will make us all feel as though we’re right there at the sanctuary with the chimps! 🐵 Our management and veterinary teams will introduce themselves from the sanctuary and offer an inside look at daily life at Sanaga-Yong. 🌳🌞

The festivities will include live and silent auctions, a ring toss for wine, photo op with our toy chimp, Kolbi, and an exclusive video and photo presentation by Dr. Sheri Speede. 🥂

Tickets will be available through the day of our benefit, but Early Bird pricing will be available only through Sunday, August 23rd at 11:59pm - https://sychimprescue.ejoinme.org/soireetickets. We look very forward to seeing you❣️

Tiki - Photo courtesy of Marta Meinardi - Event graphic designed by Jesse Weeg

Muna, female age 22, is wet from the rain!It is the rainy season in Cameroon, which means daily rains, often thunder and...
08/17/2026

Muna, female age 22, is wet from the rain!

It is the rainy season in Cameroon, which means daily rains, often thunder and rain storms that turn the skies a dramatic green and can bring large gusts of wind. Our infrastructure is designed to withstand mother nature's forces, but sometimes we need to make repairs. Those repairs and funded by our generous supporters, thank you!

Photo courtesy of Marta Meinardi .world

Meta says to make a post for Relaxation Day? Easy! 😎Our rescued residents spend much of their days relaxing in natural, ...
08/15/2026

Meta says to make a post for Relaxation Day? Easy! 😎

Our rescued residents spend much of their days relaxing in natural, protected forest habitat at our sanctuary and we are able to keep them safe with your support.

Whether it's $5 or $500, ANY donation makes a difference!

Head to our website to make a one-time or a monthly recurring donation and join our mission of providing sanctuary for chimpanzee orphans in Cameroon while spearheading and supporting habitat protection, law enforcement and conservation education programs.

sychimprescue.org

Photo of Selma courtesy of Marta Meinardi .world

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