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Mission Statement:
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The Center was founded in 1993 with the primary purpose of maintaining a permanent sanctuary for those orangutans and chimpanzees that have been used in the entertainment industry or kept as pets by private owners. As these young apes grow too strong and too large for such situations, they are often discarded as "surplus" apes, unable to be absorbed by accredited zoological parks. Great apes can live for over 60 years in captivity, and many of these former pets and entertainers end up in inappropriate (if not deplorable) roadside zoos and backyard cages. This sanctuary was created to offer a more humane solution.
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Methods:
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In addition to maintaining an enriched environment for our primate residents, we provide non-invasive behavioral study opportunities for interested students of primatology, zoology, anthropology, and related subjects. We are also one of 22 facilities participating in ChimpanZoo, the international captive chimpanzee behavioral observation program, created by the Jane Goodall Institute. We also serve as a resource center for the local community, hosting small groups of interested visitors and elementary students.
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In Their Own Words:
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The Center is not open to the public as an attraction, does not receive any type of government funding, and does not (and will not) breed or sell infant great apes. All support for the project comes from individual memberships in the organization, private donor support, and grants from education and animal welfare foundations.
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Financials:
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| Total Income:
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$1,020,757
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| Total Expenses:
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$1,110,075
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| Amount Spent on Programs:
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$1,007,727
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| Percentage Spent on Programs:
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90.78%
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| Reporting Year:
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2007
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