Lucky Day for Former Research Chimpanzees - 30 Minute Live Feed

Former research chimpanzee Lucky and her four group mates experience the forest for the first time at Project Chimps! Watch this narrated, 30-minute live feed from the roof of the chimps' villa at the Project Chimps sanctuary for former research chimpanzees, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. The chimpanzees retired permanently to sanctuary in November 2018 and had their first opportunity to go outdoors one month later. Watch Lucky, Chloe, Betty, Harriett and Panielle and learn which chimpanzee went outside into the sanctuary's forest, 6-acre habitat first! You can support Lucky and all the chimpanzees now retired at Project Chimps by visiting projectchimps.org/donate/ today.

[@nancypatrick3273]

This is such a wonderful thing for these precious babies. So glad they are finally free. Thank you for doing this for them.

[@itwasjammerthatclickedyou2262]

This is a beautiful thing you are doing. I believe this animals are smart enough in, their own way, to wonder what have I done to be treated so bad. I am so happy for them. I'm proud of all of you for giving them this wonderful life. These animals are lucky to have all of you. May God bless those who care enough to care for one another. Jerry

[@MoonmaidenNYC]

*EXCELLENT* and heart warming to see this...this release brought tears of joy !! Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and to the donors that provided this lovely sanctuary villa so that the rescued chimps can live out the rest of their lives in peace...I am very thankful that there will be no more lab testing using chimps !! Hallelujah !! 💞Vivi💞

[@rollespil1000]

I love that one of the chimps (Betty) took a plush toy with her, when she ventured out into the unknown area :)

[@guitarofdestiny]

Way to go everyone, very special 🤗

[@dianehornbrook8413]

OMG how wonderful for them, sad they were ever put thru what people did. I hope none have side effects from testing

[@dedwin8930]

Amazing!! To trust going out after all the years! Tears my eyes! Great work to u all. Merry Christmas to all of you!

[@user-MRG1130]

Just the thought of trees being unfamiliar to a chimp’s, truly sad. At least the rest of their days will be like their on a permanent vacation. Love seeing stuff like this, thanks for sharing.

[@grandmap3389]

Fantastic, Lucky loves trees! They seem so happy!

[@christianghiloni7086]

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[@mr.hostetter855]

@@christianghiloni7086 Are you typing in chimp language or butt dialing?

[@malinidlund18]

Just found this channel and I love it! This makes me both sad and extremely happy. Sad that these beautiful animals were used by us humans in this awful way, happy and so greatful to all of you who are trying to make a difference in these chimps lifes. It makes me so happy and it gives hope for the future! ❤️❤️

[@Powerloafer]

FYI: Look closely and you can see Lucky climbing a tree 12:14 to 12:30, ( bottom center of screen.) She climbs up, down and joins the rest of the group to the left at 12:50. What a trooper!

[@nancypatrick3273]

Lucky is like, come, look what I found.

[@longliveharambe8415]

*YES* !

[@Nitka022]

I am sure they are not sure at all what is happening! As they are in pure heaven! Beautiful place...very emotional viewing. Thank you for sharing!..xox

[@badmonkey2222]

Isn't that director the one that was told about and shown Jeremiah's foot that was severely injured and infected and she said "oh he'll be fine" ? How is Jeremiah now ?

[@Vnunyabizz]

Thanks so much for your great work with the chimps! How do you get them all in at night?

[@fioname3495]

Yay! #cryingjoytears 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@mcmkkd39]

Your project is amazing and you guys have some really quality equipment. You should email vice or something to get your channel/name out there further

[@conniepurnell4496]

Its wonderful you dont breed them xxxx

[@vallee3140]

was it windy there??? the interference I am getting is awful.

[@kathim231]

Couldn't hear with static noise

[@betsyknox4745]

Is there a video for when the males and females integrated?

[@mr.hostetter855]

Have they encountered any local wildlife? Deer, skunks, opossum?

[@ProjectChimps]

No major encounters yet that we know of. There are birds, raccoons and opossum around so it's likely to happen.

[@lisakn27]

Not sure if that fence could keep them in there if they were excited. Jumping on a fence won't shock them, they have to be touching the ground right? That is how squirrels and birds keep from getting shocked by electrical wires. Not saying they would get out..but just thinking about it.

[@ProjectChimps]

The fence is low-voltage and will give them a slight shock if they jump up on it.

[@bellestar5960]

I feel that’s wrong not to allow them to mate. I’m sure there are plenty of donations which you just said will allow you to bring the other 150 chimps. So they should be allowed to mate.

[@dianalynn7135]

Maybe get some outdoor cameras or some professional cameras with better sound.

[@ProjectChimps]

We will welcome your donation of needed equipment. :)

[@RubixNinja]

That makes me a little sad you guys won't give them the opertunity to breed. To me, that's a huge part of life, and they may feel empty/without purpose. But I can understand your point.

[@ProjectChimps]

Baby chimps are adorable, but they shouldn't be kept in captivity. It costs about $20k per year to support a chimpanzee in sanctuary and they can live for more than 50 years.

[@tdoggo7614]

Project Chimps but they are endangered. You could help preserve the gene 🧬 pool.

[@billiespence2511]

@@ProjectChimps Zoo's keep them in captivity!

[@cherrydowns7745]

Shield the mike from the wind, please!

[@ProjectChimps]

We wish we had a mic! #nonprofitwithaniphone

[@Magicman0430]

The habitat needs organic herbs veggies & fruit... Not just random objects to eat everywhere... They need to use their mind more & bring themselves back to mother nature intentions by using their instincts to go forage for food & figuring out things on their own like this trek outside. They need organic nutrients (for the mind, body, & soul)!

[@judyross5929]

They are talking so low you can't hear what they are saying. Can't watch

[@nancypatrick3273]

Have you thought of promoting your KZbin channel. I believe from what I understand if you have enough followers you can be paid, which would help with supplies and health care.

[@ProjectChimps]

Thanks! We have and we're now earning revenue for the chimps!

[@voraciousreader3341]

The view from the rooftop for the entire 30 minutes was underwhelming. Most of the other videos have multiple camera angles so people can see the chimps’ faces and reactions clearly. I didn’t enjoy this at all.

[@twemont]

The sound is horrible on this :(

[@ireland1953]

And the filming.

[@HickW]

Sounds good here!

[@ProjectChimps]

Our caregivers are kind enough to try to capture some of the footage on their phones from various vantage points. We appreciate your patience and understanding about the quality.

[@guitarofdestiny]

Sounds great to me. Filming is good too. Maybe you need to upgrade. Lol

[@twemont]

@@ProjectChimps Sorry guys thought it was a professional doing it. Love the chimp and love what you do for them !!!!!!

[@judyross5929]

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