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Emily Jaeger
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Wild chimpanzees living in Africa are endangered Rapid human population growth Loss of habitats
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Chimpanzees in America Entertainment business Pets Research chimps
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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
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Donate Fundraise Volunteer Intern Work Veterinarian field Etc.
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Accredited vs. Non-Accredited Zoos AZA Accreditation Sanctuaries GFAS Accreditation
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Care Zookeepers Health Learning opportunities Education opportunities Not just for entertainment
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United States Saves chimpanzees from entertainment business, roadside zoos, research labs, etc. Offers a better life for the chimpanzee Makes chimps happier
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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
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How to start: Search for accredited zoos and sanctuaries that home chimpanzees Show interest Apply yourself and don’t give up
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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
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Make a difference
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Oates, J. 2005. Is the Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes, and endangered species? It depends on what “endangered” means. www.savethe chimps.org Goodall, Jane. 2005. Chimpanzee Sanctuary Manuel. The Jane Goodall Institute’s Africa Programs. Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Helping Sanctuaries Help Animals. http://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/gfas/http://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/gfas/ Association of Zoos & Aquariums. http://www.aza.org/http://www.aza.org/ Lincoln Park Zoo’s Project ChimpCARE: Promoting sustainable care for all chimpanzees http://www.lpzoo.org/conservation- science/projects/lincoln-park-zoos-project-chimpcarehttp://www.lpzoo.org/conservation- science/projects/lincoln-park-zoos-project-chimpcare On the Job: Zoo Veterinarian http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science- nature/on-the-job-zoo.html?c=y&page=1http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science- nature/on-the-job-zoo.html?c=y&page=1 San Francisco Zoo. About the zoo: Veterinary Care http://www.sfzoo.org/veterinarycare http://www.sfzoo.org/veterinarycare In Her Own Words- Jennifer Whitfield: Veterinary Technician http://www.chimphaven.org/370/ http://www.chimphaven.org/370/
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