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One Good Thing: Amy Fultz and Chimp Haven
They spent most of their lives as research subjects. A West Michigan native will now oversee their care for the rest of their lives. Author: Nick LaFave Updated: 5:24 PM EDT May 19, 2021
KEITHVILLE, La. Time for One Good Thing someone or something that makes West Michigan a good place to live. It is no secret that - for years - the United States government experimented on chimpanzees. Those days are done. But, hundreds of the chimps used in that research are still alive. And they are being cared for in a special place, co-founded by a woman from right here in West Michigan.
SHREVEPORT, La. - We like to call it the chimp life.
That s the way Chimp Haven Director Amy Fultz described expanding the environment, scenery and surroundings at Chimp Haven in 2021. The staff has a lot to look forward to. Chimp Haven is home to over 300 chimpanzees, most of whom were used in biological research. Back in 2015 the federal government ended biomedical and research and designated Chimp Haven would be the place that they would retire, said Rana Smith, president and CEO.
Riley enjoys a hammock at the recently opened new corral.Â
For those not familiar, Chimp Haven is a non-profit chimpanzee sanctuary, nestled in the pines near Keithville. As many non-profit organizations struggled during the pandemic last year, Chimp Haven has announced major expansion plans.