(CHIMPS/ANIMAL PICTURES) Former government-owned chimpanzees are enjoying their golden years at Chimp Haven, a national chimpanzee sanctuary. There were over 100 chimpanzees rescued from a laboratory and sent to this Louisiana Haven.
After a lifetime of cruelty these animals finally get to enjoy the rest of their years by socializing and living the life they’ve always deserved. Check out the chimpanzees enjoying their time at Chimp Haven in the heartwarming gallery below. — Global Animal
Chimps use sticks and bamboo to fish out applesauce, ranch dressing, ketchup, honey, and other treats from this manmade “termite mound." Photo Credit: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The HSUS and Chimp Haven
Four-year-old Diane is very attached to her mother. Photo Credit: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The HSUS and Chimp Haven
Mason, a five-year-old chimp, is already becoming a ladies man. Photo Credit: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The HSUS and Chimp Haven
Ashley is in the sanctuary's positive reinforcement program. Photo Credit: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The HSUS and Chimp Haven
Arden, a young chimp, takes time to learn new sports/activities at chimp haven. Photo Credit: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The HSUS and Chimp Haven
At Chimp Haven, the chimps are free to do whatever they please. Photo Credit: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The HSUS and Chimp Haven
The workers at Chimp Haven make sure to keep the chimp's minds active. Photo Credit: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The HSUS and Chimp Haven
Young chimps learn how to assert dominance from the older chimps through making loud noises. Photo Credit: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The HSUS and Chimp Haven
A chimp lays atop the 20-foot climb at Chimp Haven. Photo Credit: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The HSUS and Chimp Haven
Chimps are given their medicine with water bottles. Photo Credit: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The HSUS and Chimp Haven
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