Chimpanzee Conservation Center

As the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Guinea, Africa, we are on a mission to protect Western Chimpanzees and their habitat.

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All donations made on October 6th can potentially multiply the CCC's funds by helping us win prizes, thanks to the Global Federation of Sanctuary Animals (GFAS) and its supporters.  All the funds raised will go towards the chimpanzees' care. The CCC currently cares for 60 chimpanzees ranging from one year old to 30 years old and monitors seven released adult chimpanzees and their offspring.

At the CCC, we pride ourselves on working closely with local communities, our caregivers spend time with each chimp, and we employ over 30 national staff.

WHAT YOUR SUPPORT DOES

The cost of taking care of these chimps is substantial.  Baby chimps are fed with infant formula and adult chimps eat several tons of fruits and vegetables every week.

Every $1 (8,300 Guinean Francs) = 1 banana meal for a chimp, 2 baby bottles of milk, 1 group meal of fruit, 1 liter of fuel for a vehicle, or 1 meal for a caretaker.

THE WESTERN CHIMPANZEE: OUR CLOSEST RELATIVE, YET ON THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION.

Chimpanzees have already disappeared from 4 African countries which were originally within their range. Massive deforestation, animal trafficking, and diseases transferred from humans have dangerously accelerated their decline. The subspecies found in Guinea is the most endangered and is considered critically endangered.

Guinea remains the country with the largest population of chimpanzees in West Africa, yet it's also a major hub for animal trafficking. Thus, our center's presence is crucial for the conservation of chimpanzees.

The Chimpanzee Conservation Center rescues and rehabilitates orphaned chimpanzees who have been victims of the pet trade, hunting, or human-chimpanzees conflict. They are confiscated by the authorities and placed under the CCC care. The center's existence encourages authorities to enforce the laws and combat trafficking, further protecting wild chimpanzee populations. Chimpanzees, being incredibly intelligent and strong creatures, cannot be housed anywhere else as there are no other suitable facilities.

This year, we are happy to share that NO orphans were received at the CCC. That means that our sensitization programs are working!

Althought we have "received" wild chimpanzees, either due to Human-Wildlife conflicts or on their own coming from the wild chimpanzees population from the National Park of Haut Niger, where the CCC is located.

This year, our spotlight is one of our oldest resident: MEET ROCKY

Baby Rocky on arrival

Rocky arrived at the CCC with another orphan, Awele, in 2000. They were the first rescued orphans the CCC welcomed after Estelle Raballand took over in 1999.

Awele, Estelle and Rocky

They were about 2 years old when they were brought to the CCC from their owner, a german and a french working on a dam in Guinea.

Unfortunatly Awele passed away in 2007 from typhoide fever. It was a great loss for Rocky who was dependant on her for his safety. Soon after he developed a glaucoma on his right eye leaving him partially blind. We treat him with eye drops every day.

Rocky in 2010

After years in cages due to his inability to integrate a social group, he has been living in the "petits" group since 2020. He has access to a forested enclosure and is surrounded by friends! We wish him a long life. At 28 years old and due to his eyesight impairment and psychological fragility, he will never be able to live outside of the sanctuary.

Rocky in 2023

You can follow his story, as well as the CCC activities and the other CCC chimps story, on our social media during this year Giving Day for Apes to support Rocky's care and the others.

WE are counting on YOU!

THEY are counting on US!

THANK YOU!