Emily Jaeger
Wild chimpanzees living in Africa are endangered Rapid human population growth Loss of habitats
Chimpanzees in America Entertainment business Pets Research chimps
TV shows, movies birthday cards with chimpanzees Celebrities with chimps for pets How to help: Don’t watch commercials, TV shows or movies Ignore famous actors who have chimps as pets Express your opinion on the topic: send mail to help get your word out
Donate Fundraise Volunteer Intern Work Veterinarian field Etc.
Accredited vs. Non-Accredited Zoos AZA Accreditation Sanctuaries GFAS Accreditation
Care Zookeepers Health Learning opportunities Education opportunities Not just for entertainment
United States Saves chimpanzees from entertainment business, roadside zoos, research labs, etc. Offers a better life for the chimpanzee Makes chimps happier
Africa Focuses on bettering the lives of chimps Spreading the word about chimps Jane Goodall All chimpanzee sanctuaries are important to support and apply any type of help to
How to start: Search for accredited zoos and sanctuaries that home chimpanzees Show interest Apply yourself and don’t give up
Veterinarians and Vet Technicians How it helps: Provides medical care to chimpanzees in captivity Teaches chimps new behaviors that benefit their heath Allows for different ways in helping chimps in everyday life Gives more time for the staff to help chimps in other ways
Make a difference
Oates, J Is the Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes, and endangered species? It depends on what “endangered” means. chimps.org Goodall, Jane Chimpanzee Sanctuary Manuel. The Jane Goodall Institute’s Africa Programs. Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Helping Sanctuaries Help Animals. Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Lincoln Park Zoo’s Project ChimpCARE: Promoting sustainable care for all chimpanzees science/projects/lincoln-park-zoos-project-chimpcarehttp:// science/projects/lincoln-park-zoos-project-chimpcare On the Job: Zoo Veterinarian nature/on-the-job-zoo.html?c=y&page=1http:// nature/on-the-job-zoo.html?c=y&page=1 San Francisco Zoo. About the zoo: Veterinary Care In Her Own Words- Jennifer Whitfield: Veterinary Technician