Is an adoption kit appropriate for children?
Adopt-a-Chimp’s philosophy is to focus on the positive changes in the chimpanzees’ lives since their arrival at the sanctuary in 1997. However, all of the chimp biographies and the information booklet do address their time in biomedical research and some of the abuse they experienced as circus performers, pets or participants in the entertainment industry. We encourage parents to read through the material before giving it to their children and use it to create a dialogue about these important issues. The most important message children can take away from the adoption package is that compassion can make a difference for the chimps in our care and the plight of captive chimpanzees in general.
