Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue

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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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Happy Anniversary Stanley❣ Stanley was approximately a year and three months old when he found safe haven at Sanaga-Yong...
10/24/2026

Happy Anniversary Stanley❣ Stanley was approximately a year and three months old when he found safe haven at Sanaga-Yong in October 2002. Having been held in captivity by a poacher, he suffered from dehydration and severely infected wounds from the rope that cruelly restrained him. 😢 Despite the trauma he had suffered, Stanley was immediately affectionate with his caregivers. He seemed to know he had found safety and love. ❤🐵

As an adult and prominent member of Jacky's group, he has not changed. He is still sweet, gentle, and lives every day to the fullest!

Stanley - Courtesy of Marta Meinardi .world
Playing with a stick - Photo courtesy of Director Sheri Speede
Stanley with Future, August 2004 - Photo courtesy of Agnes Souchal

Happy Friday from Sanaga-Yong! 🐵🌳 We hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing weekend with family and friends❣Leilah, Luc...
10/23/2026

Happy Friday from Sanaga-Yong! 🐵🌳 We hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing weekend with family and friends❣

Leilah, Lucy, Jacky & Simon (top left, clockwise) - Photo courtesy of Dr. Marianna Boros

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Alice, female age 26, is a Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee (subspecies Pan troglodytes ellioti). Her subspecies is the rares...
10/22/2026

Alice, female age 26, is a Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee (subspecies Pan troglodytes ellioti). Her subspecies is the rarest of all chimpanzees, found only in Cameroon and eastern Nigeria. Fewer than 6,000 remain in the wild.

Alice's story is tragically common: In June 2001, sanctuary staff helped authorities confiscate two-year-old Alice from a village about two hours from the sanctuary. She was tethered to the trunk of a tree and suffered from deep, infected wounds from the cord tied around her waist. The village people claimed that a hunter they didn’t know abandoned her, and they weren’t sure what to do with her.

She's lived in our largest group of chimpanzees for decades and is healthy, confident and forever safe.

Photo courtesy of Yannis Baladi

Margot (age 16) has the sweetest face and has such a tender heart. She takes her auntie role very seriously and loves to...
10/19/2026

Margot (age 16) has the sweetest face and has such a tender heart. She takes her auntie role very seriously and loves to help with little Amaia!

Photo courtesy of Co-Manager Dr. Marianna Boros

Beautiful Anita (age 18) enjoys a "boiled peanuts in the shell forage" on her enclosure perimeter, photo courtesy of Co-...
10/17/2026

Beautiful Anita (age 18) enjoys a "boiled peanuts in the shell forage" on her enclosure perimeter, photo courtesy of Co-Manager Dr. Marianna Boros.

Peanuts provide protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Our chimps love them and so do our human employees and volunteers!

10/15/2026

Here is a video from earlier this year! Emma groomed by two friends Moabi and Stanley, video courtesy of Director Dr. Sheri Speede

Berchi (left) plays with Kolbi, photo taken last month by veterinarian Dr. Angelica Balaguera Cortes This photo is evid...
10/13/2026

Berchi (left) plays with Kolbi, photo taken last month by veterinarian Dr. Angelica Balaguera Cortes

This photo is evidence of a successful integration! Kolbi and fellow young rescue Tamara joined Kiki's group earlier this year and their presence has enriched the lives of six adult chimpanzees who now have spunky, fresh energy in their lives!

We can't thank you enough for making Giving Day for Apes special. 78 compassionate people donated to Sanaga-Yong’s Givin...
10/07/2026

We can't thank you enough for making Giving Day for Apes special. 78 compassionate people donated to Sanaga-Yong’s Giving Day campaign, bringing our total to $6,407!

It is because of you that we can continue to provide food, veterinary treatment and compassionate care to baby chimpanzees who were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and the pet trade.

These chimpanzees have nowhere else to turn - they depend on us for everything. Thank you for giving them better lives!

Donations are still accepted if you'd like to contribute!
https://www.givingdayforapes.org/organization/Sanaga-Yong-Chimpanzees

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10/07/2026

Phew! Giving Day for Apes is over in just 10 minutes! A tremendous thank you to everyone who made space in their hearts for the chimpanzees of Sanaga-Yong.

Behind every happy, confident young chimpanzee swinging from the trees of Sanaga Yong is a team of dedicated caregivers who stepped in as surrogate parents to these orphaned youngsters.

There's ONE last prize on the table - the last donation of the night prize! This prize will be awarded to the organization that receives the LAST online donation of the event.

This is perfect for anyone who loves a clicker challenge and has $5 to spare. Your timely donation could win us extra prize money if it goes through SECONDS before 9pm PT/midnight ET!

This is your final chance to help us reach our goal on Giving Day for Apes so we can continue providing round-the-clock care to our youngest, most vulnerable residents.

Donate via: https://mtyc.co/oz0qtf

We are so grateful for the 64 people who have donated for Giving Day for Apes so far! We are 53% to our goal and every d...
10/06/2026

We are so grateful for the 64 people who have donated for Giving Day for Apes so far! We are 53% to our goal and every dollar helps us reach $10k!

This year we are raising funds to support the care of our youngest and most vulnerable rescues. Will you join other supporters in helping us reach our goal?

These orphans, like Niete (pictured with caregiver Helene), need you.
https://www.givingdayforapes.org/organization/Sanaga-Yong-Chimpanzees

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