Visitor Information

Dar

CHCI is home to Loulis, Tatu, and Dar and is not open on a daily basis for entertainment purposes. However, CHCI believes that education is one of the most effective ways to save the chimpanzees and therefore offers educational programs to the public.

Visiting CHCI

Chimposiums - one-hour weekend educational workshops
Advanced Chimposiums - five-hour educational workshops offered select Saturdays throughout the year. Check our 2008 schedule - it is not too late to sign up for our last offering for 2008 September 13!
Group Chimposiums - one hour weekday Chimposiums for groups 20-40

What others are saying about CHCI's Chimposiums

"Fascinating interaction. Hope they found us as interesting."

"This is a rich experience. Thank you for your work on behalf of these beautiful creatures."

"Thank you for the eye opening information that you provided for us. It meant so much to me to learn about them and the impact we have on the ape species." [middle school student]

"My 3rd Chimposium and I've loved it every time! Thanks!"

"Excellent educational opportunity. Very good presentation. Thank you!"

"Always a pleasure to bring friends and family to visit here."

"Jolly good show!" [Visitor from UK]

"Learning about how chimpanzees are treated around the world was shocking. Now I never want to see a chimpanzee commercial again." [middle school student]

"Very interesting & educational. Made me curious to learn more about chimpanzees."

"It's amazing about chimpanzee's knowing silent signals. I feel sad about the loss of habitat, logging, and bush meat trade. I never knew how similar we were to chimpanzees. I never really thought chimpanzees can really feel stuff. This tour made me realize that chimpanzees really feel stuff almost the same as us." [from a child]

"It seems like you are very proactive with keeping them safe & healthy. That is what made this experience great. Thank you. You all are amazing."

"I so much appreciate the perspective of bridging species and
understanding."

"This place is awesome." [from a child]

"You have a good program and I like the way you let them express themselves freely, while doing the workshop."

"Interesting to see how close we are to chimps. It gives me a new definition of 'human.'"

"We felt very fortunate to have the chance to attend a Chimposium during the recent Family Weekend at CWU. It was truly the highlight of the weekend for us! The presentations were well done and very informative. We were fascinated by the philosophy and breadth of the program. Thank you very much for making this available to us. The project is truly something of which you and CWU can be very proud!"

"Incredible experience! I look forward to transferring to CWU and finding a way to get involved in this awesome program. Thank you!"

"Thank you for your work and especially for the information about bushmeat."

"This is amazing. What a great way to inform the public about apes and their issues. They're beautiful! Thanks!"

"Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for the opportunity to see the chimpanzees. They seem to have excellent healthy facilities. I hope to return."

"I admire the way everyone respects the chimpanzees' rights and space. Thank you for helping us learn."