Each year, Save the Chimps opens its gates for a select number of unforgettable experiences. These signature events offer rare access to our 150-acre sanctuary and the 12 island homes of nearly 220 rescued chimpanzees.
December 13, 2025: Holiday with the Chimps
8:30am – 10:30am, $75 pp; $35 children (13 and under)
Celebrate the season with our once-a-year sanctuary tour. Watch the chimps unwrap gifts, gather by a festive tree, and enjoy their island homes. The party begins early because festivities happen right after breakfast—when the chimps are released onto their islands and most active.
January 28, 2026: Sunset Cocktails at the Sanctuary
4pm – 6pm, $150 pp
Sip cocktails as the sun sets over the sanctuary’s islands — an intimate evening with senior staff and unforgettable views of chimpanzees at play.
February 21, 2026: Chimpathon 5K/10K
8am
5K Run/Walk – $55 pp 10K Run – $60 pp
Run or walk through our sanctuary in this one-of-a-kind race. Pass by all 12 chimpanzee islands in an experience you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
April 9, 2026: 25th Anniversary Celebration
5:00 – 8:00 pm, $350 pp, Sponsorship Opportunities Available
For the first time ever, Save the Chimps will open its gates for a historic gala at the sanctuary. This extraordinary evening will celebrate 25 years since the rescue of the first 21 chimpanzees — and look ahead to a bold future for nearly 220 chimpanzees who now call the sanctuary home.
April 18, 2026: Member Day
Tours every half hour between 11:00 am 1:30pm, $75 pp; $35 children (13 and under)
One of the only days our gates open to the public, Member Day offers a rare chance to step inside the sanctuary for a guided tour past all 12 islands. Hear stories from expert staff and witness the close-knit family groups living freely on their island homes — and what it takes to provide lifelong care for the world’s largest privately-funded chimpanzee sanctuary.
100% of proceeds support the lifelong care of nearly 200 rescued chimpanzees
at Save the Chimps