The Chimpanzee (Chordata Hominidae), is a species of ape found across western and central Africa. Along with gorillas and orangutans, the chimpanzee is classified as a ‘great ape’, and is a wild cousin of the human - we share 98.6% of our DNA with them!

Like us, these chimpanzees laugh when they play with each other and hug to show affection, as well as walking upright, just like we do. Sadly, there are only around 150,000-200,000 chimpanzees remaining in the wild today, classifying them as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (ICUN).

Ol Pejeta has been advocating for the plight of chimpanzees and other great apes since 1993 – when we first opened the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. The Sanctuary aims to provide a refuge for chimpanzees rescued from the black market, and is the only place in Kenya where these fascinating animals can be seen.

Adopt Poco, Manno, or Max– all chimpanzees who were rescued and
brought to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary to receive care, love, and
rehabilitate. From being a victim of the illegal bush meat trade, to abused
by their human ‘owners’, they have all found a safe home at Sweetwaters.