Like humans, chimpanzees are very social creatures. In the wild, they live in mixed-sex troops of 20-100 chimpanzees. At Chimp Haven, the chimps are given the same opportunity to live in large, dynamic family groups. Troop sizes at Chimp Haven typically range from 5 β 20 chimpanzees with an average group size of 11 chimps.
Chimp Haven has conducted hundreds of successful chimpanzee introductions, and, with a wide variety of family groups and living spaces, we’re able to find the perfect family for every chimp. Below are just a few examples of the unique family groups that allow every chimp to thrive at Chimp Haven: