Advanced Chimposiums

Tatu, Moja, and Washoe

The Advanced Chimposiums are longer and more intensive than the regular Chimposiums. Advanced Chimposiums are for those who have previously attended a regular Chimposium and have a desire to learn more about the chimpanzees at CHCI. These Chimposiums offer five and a half hours of detailed classroom presentations and guided observation sessions with the chimpanzees. In addition, CHCI will provide you with a light dinner to enjoy while viewing the chimpanzees being served their dinner via closed circuit video.

Advanced Chimposium Fee $150 per person
(includes a light dinner & a free one hour Chimposium)

The reservation deadline is 2 weeks prior to the session date - subject to availbility.

Advanced Chimposium attendees must be 16 years or older.

Dates for 2008:

June 28, 2008

August 9, 2008

September 13, 2008

Visitor Comments about Advanced Chimposiums

"All of the staff were incredibly knowledgable, enthusiastic, and obviously dedicated to their work. I would highly recommend the Advanced Chimposium to anyone."

"The Chimposiums are an outstanding way to introduce people to Washoe's family and to provide education about the great work that goes on here, as well as the plight of chimpanzees in the wild and in biomedical facilities. Great job and thanks!"

"Lectures were extremely informative. The program is amazing and highly valuable. This is information I know will translate directly into my own life."

"It was very interesting. Everybody should attend this Chimposium to understand about chimpanzees and the dangers they face. Fantastic! Thank you very much, indeed. I hope to come back again."

The reservation deadline is 2 weeks prior to the session date - subject to availability

Advanced Chimposiums are held on Saturday afternoons from approximately 12:00 until 5:30.

Dates for 2008:

June 28, 2008

August 9, 2008

September 13, 2008

Tentative Schedule for 2008 Advanced Chimposiums:

• Welcome & Introductions
• Free-Living Chimpanzees
• CHCI History and Current Research
• First Visit with the Chimpanzees
• Chimpanzees in Biomedical Research, Entertainment, and Sanctuaries
• Break
• The Bushmeat Crisis
• Second Visit with the Chimpanzees
• Dinner with the Chimpanzees
• The Chimporium Giftshop

Please call us at (509) 963-2244 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to check space availability and make reservations. You must have attended a one-hour Chimposium prior to attending the Advanced Chimposium. If you have not attended one of our one-hour Chimposiums you can make a reservation to attend a session on the same day as the Advanced Chimposium - there is no additional charge. You may also leave a voice mail message for Lisa Schuster if you have any further questions at (509) 963-2454.

In order to provide a more intimate, academic experience, we limit the class to 20 people 16 years of age and above. If you need to make reservations for a regular Chimposium, please make them at the same time you make the reservation for the Advanced Chimposium. You may also email questions to CHCI Staff, please title your mail "Advanced Chimposium." Reservations are made by phone only and require payment in full.

Advanced Chimposium Fact Sheet

Cancellation Policy for Advanced Chimposiums

Cancellations by CHCI: Advanced Chimposiums may be cancelled by CHCI if the minimum number of participants (usually five) have not registered two weeks prior to the Advanced Chimposium date. If your Chimposium date is cancelled, you will receive a full refund of your tuition cost - or be given the option of coming to a Chimposium at a later date, within the same calendar year (if space is available).

If canceling at least two weeks before: A $10.00 processing fee, per person, will be charged for all cancellations made prior to the two-week deadline.

Postponing Advanced Chimposiums: Prior to the two-week deadline, you may postpone your reservation for a later Advanced Chimposium, within the same calendar year (if space is available). After this time, tuition is regarded as a donation.

After the two week deadline: No refunds will be granted.