Center for Great Apes (orangutans and chimpanzee sanctuary)

The Center for Great Apes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees. CGA provides a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, from research, or who are no longer wanted as pets. The sanctuary provides care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for great apes in need of lifetime care.
This video is from 2004. Since then the sanctuary has continued to expand and rescue more great apes. As of 2023, the Center for Great Apes was home to 71 orangutans and chimpanzees.
Center for Great Apes is a private, non-profit sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees in need of lifetime care. Support and learn more at CenterforGreatApes.org

[@gcbplbbkbdabbab]

We learned about the Center for Great Apes through MLive and a reporter there Cole Waterman who has sponsored an orangutan Linus there since 2016. It was a delightful story and a moving one; it led to this video and our family conversation and plans to also contribute in sponsorship to this wonderful work. We especially are just awed by orangutans and the photos we've seen of Linus: what a face!

[@2btpatch]

This is an incredible story, and I feel deep gratitude that there are people who not only care so much about these mistreated primates, but are willing and capable of taking action. It’s sad to see any animal caged, but these chimps and orangutans have the next best thing to freedom in their natural habitat. Some of their stories are heartbreaking, but it is good to see them happy now. ❤.

[@raynorallen9776]

This is amazing and it makes me happy knowing that they have a forever home where they are respected and loved ❤❤❤

[@wally2786]

What magic is this! Thank You!!

[@lesliejackson149]

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" - Mahatma Gandhi

[@baranacari]

💗💗

[@forestghost7]

I'm a member here and I'll never stop thanking Dr. Patti, Diane, and crew for everything they do bless you all ❤. and keep taking special care of my sweetheart Sandra there! 🦧

[@jimmyjames5861]

He's so beautiful keep doing what y'all doing y'all are beautiful people for doing these things for these animals 🦧🐵

[@number1soma]

You represent how humans should be. You have given these apes a life where they would not have one. ❤

[@maryorourke2854]

working here is my absolute dream job

[@ritat1]

Thank goodness for this remarkable place and the dedicated, caring people who carry out this noble work!

[@tampabaybuccaneer10]

Absolutely beautiful. The bit with Knuckles got me, you guys gave him a great life. Rest in peace, big guy.

[@The_real_LMat]

He’s still alive

[@tampabaybuccaneer10]

@@The_real_LMat Knuckles passed away in 2021.

[@The_real_LMat]

@@tampabaybuccaneer10how old was he? Poor ape

[@staceytoli8794]

Thank u so so much for all u do....... I love how u told us their stories..... And what a blessing u all are doing all this hard worK.......
Many blessings to you all ✌❤💞🦋🙏

[@jonaswhite5842]

I'll never get how people can be so cruel, but THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for caring for our displaced and neglected primate cousins. And heres to all the ones that will never get a second chance...

[@gracielaluque829]

Gracias por el amor cuídados que les brindan...❤🦧🦧🦧❤

[@gracielaluque829]

SANDRA disfrutando su libertad,GRACIAS

[@AwsomenessRain]

Beautiful video full of beautiful little guys🥺💖

[@Lauren-zd4cu]

amazing ❤

[@holymackerel7704]

🦧

[@marinohelen]

too bad you can't visit