Al, a chimpanzee previously used in experiments at Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) moved to Chimp Haven sanctuary in February 2025.

Kierstin Luckett & Lauren Rager / Chimp Haven

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Remaining chimps from New Mexico laboratory are starting to arrive at Chimp Haven

Al, a 51-year-old chimpanzee previously used in biomedical research, sees his new sanctuary home for the first time. Just...

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