IPPL supports J.A.C.K. chimpanzees in these stressful times of the pandemic
Today, J.A.C.K. sanctuary takes care of 35 young chimpanzees aged between 6 and 20. Providing them with 250kg of food daily is a huge challenge …
food
DID YOU KNOW?
Chimpanzees are carnivores despite the fact they eat plenty of vegetables. However, at J.A.C.K, the chimps don’t like meat and rather have some yummy fruits …
Wimbi & Seki at lunch time
WIMBI & SEKI are focused on their lunch. It is as if they are competiting; who’s going to finish first??!!
Bon appétit!
At JACK chimpanzees consume on average 80-90kg of fruit and vegetables per day. Part of the job of the keepers is therefore to sort, clean …
J.A.C.K. LOCKDOWN/DAY 73 -great “makemba” bananas!
🍌 Yummy “makembas” (plantain bananas) from our garden which will be cooked for dinner. Staff and chimps will be delighted!!
Half a ton of sugar cane
🍃HALF A TON OF SUGAR CANE is what 34 chimps eat in 15 days! Thanks to the kindness of great donors, we managed to offer …
Hunting for fruit!
Our keepers are used to hide pieces of fruits (vegetables or other festivities) into our day areas ! It looks like Vida found some of …
Happy Wednesday
Nothing better than being able to watch our residents share a good meal together! With this group picture, J.A.C.K. wishes you a great Wednesday!