Chimps at New Mexico Laboratory will Finally be Moved to Chimp Haven Sanctuary
After decades of advocacy and a hard-fought legal battle, 23 chimpanzees owned by the U.S. government will finally retire to the lush sanctuary of Chimp Haven. These chimpanzees, who endured years of painful biomedical experiments, will now experience the freedom and care they deserve.
This monumental decision comes after years of pressure from advocates and supporters, including a successful lawsuit challenging the NIH's refusal to relocate the chimps. Though the journey to this victory was long—and heartbreakingly too late for some—the surviving chimps now have a future filled with hope and comfort.
Read the full article by Sara Amundson, President of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, for more details about this groundbreaking decision and the inspiring work behind it.
Images: Brandon Wade/AP Images for The Humane Society of the United States and Chimp Haven, 2024
