
News from the Sanctuary
Dr. Linda Brent Nominated for ATHENA Award - Tue May 13, 2008
Dr. Linda Brent, President and Director of Chimp Haven, has been nominated for the 15th Annual ATHENA Award.The ATHENA Award is presented to one who has attained and personifies the highest level of p... READ MORE
Volunteers Help Make a Difference for United Way's Day of Caring - Mon May 12, 2008
On Friday, May 9th,Chimp Haven welcomed 18 volunteers from Harrah’s Casino, Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, and AEP SWEPCO. These gracious volunteers donated their time to help the chimpanzees a... READ MORE
Caddo Parish Commissioners Pass Resolution of Support for Keithville Krewe - Fri May 9, 2008
KEITHVILLE, La. — In an unprecedented show of faith and support for Chimp Haven, the Caddo Parish Commissioners passed a resolution May 8 supporting permanent residency for the “Keithville... READ MORE
Chimp Haven Featured on WWL-TV New Orleans! - Tue Apr 29, 2008
By Angela HillEvery face is a story. Whether born in Africa or born in a cage, each of the chimps at Chimp Haven has spent decades in medical labs. Each has contributed to the understanding of polio, ... READ MORE
Come Visit Us at the May 10th Chimpanzee Discovery Day! - Mon Apr 14, 2008
May 10th is our next Chimpanzee Discovery Day! Comeout to the Eddie D. Jones Nature Park and plan to spenda beautifulday with your family, friends and members of the community at this one-of-a kind sa... READ MORE
Lawsuit Against Chimp Haven by Former Employee Dropped - Wed Mar 26, 2008
On Monday, March 24, 2008, the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Chimp Haven and others in 2006, voluntarily moved to dismiss their suit.“We are very happy that Chimp Haven’s reputatio... READ MORE
Keithville Krewe Featured on Good Morning America! - Fri Mar 21, 2008
The Keithville Krewe gained national attention when Good Morning America featured a story on The Keithville Krewe onFriday, March 21st.Good Morning America- By SHARYN ALFONSI, JOSH GAYNOR, JEN PEREIRA... READ MORE
Chimp Haven to Fight for Welfare of Rescued Chimpanzees - Wed Mar 19, 2008
KEITHVILLE, La. – The Chimp Haven Board of Directors made a decision to fight the ruling of a Texas judge that granted a motion for summary judgment, filed by Primarily Primates Inc., that would... READ MORE
Chimp Haven Celebrates Easter - Mon Mar 17, 2008
Chimp Haven staff members celebrated Easter early by painting honeydew melons with non-toxic paints and hiding the Easter melons throughout the chimpanzees forested habitats.Staff members came up with... READ MORE
Judge Rules Chimps at Chimp Haven be Returned to a South Texas Facility - Tue Feb 19, 2008
Keithville, LA - A San Antonio animal sanctuary has won a court ruling in its effort to regain custody of several chimpanzees that were sent to Chimp Haven in Caddo Parish after the state of Texas se... READ MORE
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