Limbe Wildlife Centre

Meet: Chinoise:

In 2013, when Chinoise was just a few weeks old, her mother was killed by poachers and she was sold as a pet to a Chinese restaurant in Douala. Fortunately, someone notified the authorities who confiscated Chinoise and bought her to the LWC so she could grow in a safe, secure and stimulating environment with other chimpanzees.  Ten years on, Chinoise lives happily in a group with 13 other chimpanzees. She loves to play with the boys and eat Aframomum leaves. She always has a cheeky expression and brings a lot of fun to the group. Every donation received between September 16th and October 7th will count toward our goal of raising $10,000 to provide ongoing care for our resident apes.  Apes are just like us… They need a home, security, family, food, water, medical care, entertainment. This is why we need your help to keep doing what we do best! 

                                      

Chinoise thenChinoise now

 Meet Pitchou:

Pitchou, the Western lowland gorilla, was just a baby when hunters killed her mother and tried to sell her to tourists at a hotel in Kribi. Fortunately, this trade was intercepted and afterwards was brought to LWC frightened and alone with open wounds. This month she celebrates her 29th birthday where she lives with her gentle companion, Emma, but her journey has never been easy.

Pitchou suffers from epilepsy and has endured seizures for many years. For a long time, this meant she could not venture outside due to safety concerns. Our team has trailed countless medications, searching for the right combination that would bring her relief. Finally, we’ve found a program that helps her live more comfortably, but it comes at a steep price.

The medication she needs (Phenobarbital and Gabapentin) are rare in Cameroon, often imported at great expense. Just one week’s supply of Phenobarbital recently cost the centre 7,000 XFA. But when she has her medication, her life changes. She can go outside, spend time with Emma, and enjoy the simple pleasures.

Your support makes this possible. By helping us cover the costs of her medication, you give her not just care, but freedom, companionship, and dignity. Together, we can ensure she continues to live her days in comfort, love, and safety.

PitchouHow You Can Help

• Make a Donation: Every dollar counts, whether it’s $10 or $1,000. 
• Spread the Word: Share our campaign with your friends and family on social media.
• Create a fundraising event of your own: It could be anything from a bake sale to a 10km run. Please message donations@limbewildlife.org for help and advice, but also follow the link Donor Tool Kit for further detailed information.
• Engage with Us: Sign up to our newsletter, follow our stories, share with your friends and family, watch our updates, and see the direct impact of your contributions.

Your contribution directly impacts their daily needs, including:

• Nutritious food and veterinary care
• Mental and physical enrichment through toys, social interactions, and activities that encourage their natural behaviours
• Safe and secure living conditions

With your help, we can provide a #SecondChance for victims of the illegal wildlife trade.

Every dollar matters! Here’s how your donations make a difference..

$10 Weekly food supply for one Gorilla resident
$60 Concrete termite mound for an Ape enclosure
$100 Fund the cost of a rescue operation
$250 Medical health checks and supplies
$350 Nesting hammock for an Ape enclosure
$500 Enclosure maintenance and expansion

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Jack and Taweh enjoying their reward for foraging!

Help us build new termite mounds for our chimps!

One of our chimps working to get some fruit out of ice blocks

To say thank you, all donors who donated $100 and up will get a free one year sponsorship of any of our rescued primates!

Together, we can make a lasting impact. Thank you for your continued support!