Chimpanzee Kareem Scrubs Cares Away

Watch what happens when former research chimp Kareem and his group mates are given a special enrichment activity of tubs filled with water and ‪@MrBubbleBubbleBath‬ suds! After nearly three decades spent in research labs, Kareem now lives at Project Chimps, a 236-acre sanctuary for former research chimpanzees, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Every day, Kareem and other chimpanzees roam the sanctuary's forested, 6-acre habitat and receive varied enrichment activities designed to keep them active and engaged, indoors and out.
You can make moments like this possible for former research chimpanzees by donating needed enrichment items from our Amazon Wish List or making a recurring donation in any amount at projectchimps.org
It's their time to live.
Photos of Kareem in sanctuary by Crystal Alba.
Photos of Kareem during his early years in research courtesy of Nancy Megna.

[@melaniephillips2526]

Poor creatures..how do they ever recover from what they have endured ..breaks my heart. I am so thankful for organizations like this ..thank you all.

[@JlmJay]

Well if humans would stop buying products tested on animals this won’t happen. Only we can stop the heart break. Humans need to admit other species are intelligent. Right?

[@kristieroybal4888]

My deepest gratitude to all involved with the sanctuary. You are exceptional human beings. ❤️

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

The blue ridge Mountains are my sacred homeland. Glad to see the sanctuary here.❤ Thank you .

[@veronim77]

He is absolutely a beautiful precious fur baby. Glad he finally has freedom and leading a better life. He is very smart cleaning the floor. He seems so sweet.

[@TheBrickTavern]

My heart swells to see such a wonderful glimpse into Kareem's life now. Thank you so much for loving, nurturing and protecting these wonderful relatives we have sorely mishandled for so long. May 2020 hold many such moments for them all.

[@lele2795]

D Brickell ❤️❤️❤️

[@Disneyprincess00]

I could sit and observe them 24/7. Mother Nature at her finest!

[@rses916]

30 years poor baby 😢. So happy he can finally enjoy life ❤💕thanks a lot.

[@bonniekenzie8545]

Thank you to all the caregivers for your dedication to making the lives of these wonderful animals happy and healthy. Happy new year to you all and best wishes for 2020. 🇬🇧

[@thebrideoffrankenstein2415]

Kareem u such an old cutie....I love u so much 🥰😘😘😘😘😁I'm so glad u finally free

[@rses916]

Wishing Kareem and his friends many years to live 💕❤ he is looking so adorable.

[@CCsLife]

I'm so happy Kareem has a good home and Family now!!

[@bobbiechinn9578]

I'm so happy he's not in med research anymore. Thank you!!

[@GenXstacker]

Update: Kareem got a job as a janitor and moved to LA.

[@s.archuleta3570]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ This makes my heart burst at the seams!! I'm so thankful these beautiful creatures get a chance at being happy and free!!!😍

[@winterhorse]

He spent 30 years watching people scrubbing lab floors.

[@rses916]

Oh 😢😭

[@PRHILL9696]

where he was tortured

[@JD-nd1oz]

Who would have thought that Kareem would be so observant watching and learning from the human care givers at Project Chimps. He seems to be the only one in the group smart enough to figure out the use of a bucket of soapy water and a scrubbing brush. This is why Project Chimps is the right place for these abuse animals. It gives them a chance to live outside being caged in labs for experiments. This small discovery shows why Kareem is the rightful Leader in his group of chimps. He's a bright lad.🐒🤓😘

[@CryMeARiver63]

They are just as smart as he is . The rest just chose not to . Just like when you tell your kids to clean up and only one of them does .

[@painful-Jay]

Evelyn Chapel no offense but you sound like a child. Appreciate them for what they are and abandon the anthropomorphic imaginations.

[@lorilamer4306]

The resilience of these chimps is amazing. The work you do with and for them is so admirable. You are 🦧😇

[@jaemunns5180]

We owed them so much.

[@PRHILL9696]

Indeed

[@shanti3152]

Adorable. Bless those caring for the ones who can’t care or speak up for themselves. xoxo

[@Fedismom]

Bless his heart

[@superhappylucky]

This is so sweet. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Leyla7292]

So wonderful that Sanctuary have saved them! 🙏 Those great innocent & amazing chimpanzees 😊 💕 And charmy Kareem he is seems 2 like 2 scrub. Greetings from Scandinavia 🌺

[@olgac8211]

Thank you for caring for such intelligent species. I still cannot comprehend why are we over exploiting the endangered species in a brutal way. Keep up the hard work. Kudos to Kareem and his team :)

[@brendajoycewhite5747]

Glad him and mates are free, fun to clean and play in the water. My grand daughter likes to do dishes, we make a mess on the floor but we just mop it up when done. Her mom doesn't like to deal with it.

[@elsa7281]

So smart. I wonder what else he could have done had he not been locked away for so long. Very sad what humans do to animals.

[@terrimead1003]

...and what they do to their own babies!

[@janedoe-ex5wo]

Humans are animals. Closely related to these guys. That makes what we do all the worse.

[@painful-Jay]

Elsa which animal would you trade our intelligence and carnivore nature for? I do not understand the difference. Every animal should be free? No zoo or pet? Should we abandon the knowledge gained through research involving animals? Please forgive my poor English. Thank you.

[@biffbinford8767]

He probably would already be dead by disease, or another rival male, or perhaps a whole group of males would of attacked him, and ripped and tore him limb from limb, they tend to bite off the digits and face first, then they go after the testicles on another male chimp, it's extremely violent and gruesome. But that's how wild chimps do.

[@PRHILL9696]

The human animal is the most evil

[@poppykok5]

So very endearing...Just like Mr. beloved Burrito...Mr Kareem is just so lovable....I LOVE his expressive facial features... *: )*

[@painful-Jay]

poppykok5 is the burrito still living? I have not seen her today.

[@poppykok5]

Hi Rally...In spite of his very serious injuries in such an unexpected fight (during the middle of the night), beloved Burrito at CSN Sanctuary in (Washington state) is slowly recovering & doing quite well, & those of us who love him so very much couldn't be happier... *: )*

[@painful-Jay]

poppykok5 this is good news.

[@michellehughes896]

Such a sweet guy! He's a favorite of mine

[@sylviawilson6160]

Wow he is doing a great job...bless him!

[@johnhutchison2268]

Watching this clip is so sad and equally uplifting. We humans thought we had the only right to humanity and emotional thought. Thank goodness this is changing. To watch Kaarem and his family interacting is so powerful as is their ability to overcome what we humans did to them. Well done to all of you at the sanctuary.

[@jameswells-uk6qu]

Oh my..how sweet is this..bittersweet for sure! May Kareem live a good life now. No more animal research..they are still torturing cats...🐵 😣😢💝

[@williamjones6169]

That's wonderful to see him happy like this after all the cruel things he has probably been througe what they all have been through sorry. Like one of the other comments I read it had said as a member of the human race I would like to apologize for everything we have done and continue to do to Kareem's kind I am ashamed as well.

[@ourtravelingzoo3740]

As a member of the human race I would like to apologize for everything we have done and continue to do to Kareem’s kind. I am ashamed.

[@DabblinDawn]

Me, too. 😞

[@shiningstar2903]

These videos are uplifting in that the chimps are 'free' but still makes me cry. Every single one.

[@resiack]

Are there supposed to be something other than the human race reading this? Who exactly are you speaking to?

[@OneironauticalOne]

I doubt a troop of Chimps would leave you alive let alone experiment on you. We are animals just like them, relax.

[@Prrocess]

Our cousins need to be protected

[@reginakasakevics7891]

Kareem needs to be getting paid!

[@doreendaykin6693]

God bless Kareem & all the other beautiful Chimps at Project Chimpanzee. 🙏💗🙏💙🙏. Special blessings to all those involved in rescuing these precious animals & also to all those responsible for their care. They are all living proof that angels walk amount us.

[@1979capricorn]

Awww that is really cute! I'm glad to see that Kareem is doing well and has defied the odds. And most importantly, Kareem and the other chimps at this facility are safe and don't have to worry about the evil people of the world.

[@bachtran5533]

God bless you and these poor innocent animals..Thank you so much for saving them..❤️🙏

[@lunkis3233]

❤️ Aw i just love them❤️

[@karensinclair4189]

Bless you all for caring for these chimps who have endured so much.

[@toynazi]

You people are angels for creating this place for them. Who knows what that they had to endure at those labs. If I ever win the power ball, You will be getting a large donation from me for sure.

[@ProjectChimps]

Thank you so much! It costs $7 a day to feed a chimp so one thing folks on fixed incomes do is just sign up for a recurring monthly donation of $7/month at projectchimps.org/donate. Though if you hit it big, we will happily take you up on your offer!

[@kassiapencek6185]

I guess if he can scrub a floor I can too

[@berylkoenen4542]

Thank you for giving them this

[@lizzie7223]

I can't tell you how many times i've watched this video, and i still cry happy tears because i know their safe,Thank you.

[@nicolep2151]

I need his assistance in cleaning my floors!

[@nicolep2151]

@@withgoddess Apparently, you don't get sarcasm.

[@stephanieb7311]

Kareem is too adorable!

[@survivor648]

30 years😢 thank goodness for your organization glad to see he’s happy now.

[@SillySherriProductions]

So precious! Thank you for sharing!

[@lynnwiltshire6220]

Bless him. He is adorable.

[@Leyla7292]

Agree with you🙂 Kareem is 😍

[@maryclynch9356]

I hate chimps being used for experiences. It breaks my heart. Thank God they're happy now.

[@painful-Jay]

Mary Clynch I’m certainly glad we don’t have to worry about polio and aids treatments are much more effective now with the research done on primates. Would you rather have polio devastate our population? My relative had it and could barely walk during her life, and she was a lucky one. Some have much worse symptoms.

[@PRHILL9696]

@@painful-Jay Why should chimps be tortured for your selfish needs hmm?

[@PRHILL9696]

Humans are the most selfish and evil of all animals. only humans could torture non-human animals in labs

[@sapphire48481]

God bless you All.

[@ellydavis2066]

30 years being abused! Brutal. Just Brutal.

[@annettemonkey1998]

I totally agree with you. Such cruel, evil, wicked people in this world and it's all down to money 🤐

[@PRHILL9696]

agree

[@LordZoth6292]

So absolutely precious

[@judyross5929]

God bless them they are so smart

[@conniepurnell4496]

Just a joy to watch them happy xxxxxx

[@keithlauderjr1691]

I also use the therapeutic powers of cleaning. Always have. ❤🐵

[@dedwin8930]

You need one million subs. Great channel......

[@cd2110]

This is a wonderful place.

[@amopotato7953]

Awesome in the true sense of the word. 👍

[@patroberts5449]

Wow what sweet and intelligent animals. Thank you for giving them a space to recover from such. Traumatic life!!

[@willm5814]

You people are angels!

[@gibbons9599]

Honestly when I retire I hope to live like this.

[@tampabaybuccaneer10]

Here after finding out about Kareem's diagnosis. Praying for healing. You got this, big guy.

[@rhondawilliams5859]

I TOO WOULD LIKE SAY IM SORRY 😖 THAT EVIL SO CALLED HUMANS HURT YOU.😈🐒 AND I WANT TO THANK YOU, KIND , PEOPLE 😍😀💕💕 FOR HELPING THESE SWEET MONKEYS.💕😀🐒 AND SHOWING THEM LOVE.💕💕💕🐒🐒 MAY GOD BLESS 🙏😇 YOU AND YOUR 💓 BELOVED FAMILIES.😍😍💕

[@painful-Jay]

rhonda williams why? Would you go back and stop the many medical advances so the animal would “be happy?” I’m not trolling, this is a serious question. Forgive my poor English please. I am in South Korea.

[@rhondawilliams5859]

@@painful-Jay YES!!!!!!!OH YES!!!! I WANT THE ANIMALS TO BE FREE!!!!!! AND NOT TESTED ON FOR THE SAKE OF MEDICINE!!!!! 😢😢😢 I HAVE BREAST CANCER AND I DON'T WANT ANY OF GODS ✝😢 BEAUTIFUL ❤️ ANIMALS HURT BECAUSE OF MY DISEASE 💔💔.!!!!! THERE ARE EVIL 😈 MONSTERS IN OUR PRISONS, TEST ON THEM!!!!!! I MEAN IT.👎😠 AND LEAVE THESE BEAUTIFUL ❤️ CRITTERS ALONE!!!!! PLEASE TRY TO HAVE A WONDERFUL, BLESSED 😇 DAY.😊 AND MAY OUR FURRY FRIENDS HAVE THE SAME.💜🙉 🌅

[@biffbinford8767]

@@rhondawilliams5859 well, technically they aren't free. They're living in a zoo. A zoo that doesn't allow visitors. But still just a zoo.

[@rhondawilliams5859]

@@biffbinford8767 I STILL 💯 WISH THAT THEY WERE FREE.😍 JUST THE WAY GOD 🙏 🙌 MADE THEM TO BE.🙉 ONLY HUMAN MONSTERS 👹 BELONG IN CAGES. THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS. HAVE A WONDERFUL BLESSED 😇 DAY . AND MAY THESE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS HAVE THE SAME.😍♥️🙉

[@PRHILL9696]

@@painful-Jay Why should these precious animals be tortured. on the human animal would be so cruel and evil

[@haneefahmoore6440]

That's so beautiful💙💙

[@georganna.2371]

Does the little guy do windows? They are all so sweet. So happy to see them being given what they so richly deserve.

[@ProjectChimps]

Ha! He would probably break them accidentally. :)

[@Leyla7292]

@@ProjectChimps Tusen tack, many thanx! 🙂 For such good & fun video 😍 Keep up your good work 🙏 Greetings from Scandinavia 🌺

[@georganna.2371]

@@ProjectChimps I hope to visit these wonderful characters one day. I hope the Covid19 does not touch them and thank goodness they are not in labs anymore being used as guinea pigs. You are all angels.

[@antthegord9411]

Look at that handsome smart lad go. I love seeing a non human use a tool designed for human hands. The way they grip and try different ways of holding it make me lol

[@SweetUniverse]

I can't love this enough 😊❤❤❤❤

[@alisonlaing5626]

He,s a "SWEETIE" etc.......Good luck to him.others there 2020. x x x x

[@1shakasean]

Ty

[@stephaniecorporandy7018]

Bet he liked the feel of the bristles along the floor. Sweet boy.

[@CRN-68]

Fantastic, he is a much better cleaner than I am! Can you send him to clean my house? How much would he charge?

[@CaptWesStarwind]

Kareem mean the most generous. Quite the fitting name.

[@susieturk1]

❤️

[@lisawhiteman9780]

Bless 💞💞

[@ophelias4172]

What a beautiful soul. It brought tears to my eyes that he had to endure so much in his life. I hope one day they ban the use of great apes and all animals in labs. There has to be other ways to figure out if a drug works or not.

[@bruceanderson5538]

Well, he's a star!

[@photadyta]

He was used in research for thirty years? Breaks my heart.

[@robertdowler8105]

He's da good guy.

[@kimmieb8376]

Melts my ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kathim231]

I watch all these videos. I really wish I could interact with them

[@TheScreamers9]

He looks like he is enjoying himself.

[@phyllisstein1837]

he thinks the humans enjoy scrubbing so naturally he wants to partake in this fun activity the humans get to enjoy everyday. hahahaha

[@maryzaletel4928]

💜💜💜

[@artedejali]

💖

[@luniz4209]

When you get in that cleaning zone you got to just ride it as long as you can.

[@reinplat]

I have the same brush.

[@NSGca]

This is all great, but it still gives me chills thinking about how these beautiful animals were abused day in and day out. 😢

[@KimmieWrangler]

💜🐒🐵🐒💜

[@chig9357]

cool

[@SteveKnightVO]

Much more satisfying to watch than those awful myrtle beach safari vids

[@photo161]

work, work, work...

[@_Pure.truth_]

When will we stop. These beautiful creatures have a right to live and not be lab experiments. It makes me sick to think of how ignorant the” smart” one are. Thank you for giving them some comfort after years of abuse

[@PRHILL9696]

Good question

[@colwarsstudiobrickfilmandm8580]

Wow they enjoy cleaning the floor I wish I did

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

I truly hope they used cruelty free bubble bath!

[@ProjectChimps]

We use Mr. Bubble, which is a cruelty-free product. Thank you!

[@sandyschism1524]

💕💜💕💜💕💜💕💜💕❄️💕💜💕

[@PalemoonTwilight]

🌙💜☮️

[@badmonkey2222]

So how is Jeremiahs foot?

[@janedoe-ex5wo]

💔💔💔❤❤❤

[@imawesometheoriginal]

💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@DabblinDawn]

💔

[@SDU1969]

Please tell me we no longer use chimps etc for experiments!? :(

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Animal testing still happens. The best way you can fight industries that use animals is to live a vegan lifestyle, boycott these companies, write to them and let them know why you are not giving them your hard earned dollars. You can do challenge22 dot com and check out the Logical Harmony channel for cruelty free products. I will also be doing videos on cruelty free brands. Stay tuned.

[@painful-Jay]

SDU1969 not by the government of USA.

[@ProjectChimps]

The federal government no longer uses chimps for invasive medical research, but others are right, other primates are used today.