Most of the ex-lab chimpanzees were stolen from the jungle as baby apes and had to watch their families being killed. Once in Austria, they were kept in an experimental laboratory for 30 years, without contact with conspecifics and in a very small space. Animal experiments on apes have been banned in Austria since 1997. Since then, the chimpanzees have been reclaiming their lives. The management and care of the animals was handed over to the Safari Park in Gänserndorf, which finally went bankrupt in 2004. Since then their fate was uncertain. In 2009 they were taken over by Gut Aiderbichl from a bankruptcy estate and since then they have been under our protection. Kathi is an energetic playmate, especially for Fips. Kathi is wise, tolerant and displays a high level of social behavior - she strives to de-escalate arguments. She suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and when stressed she used to have a tendency to lose her hair. However, she has since grown a nicer coat - a sure sign that she now suffers much less stress and anxiety than before. She seems to have come to terms with her past. She is also a skillful and patient hive user, she hollows out nuts with the help of tools, hides and collects honey. She often does this for Fips, who steals her hard-earned food, but she accepts this lovingly and calmly.
Make an animal sponsorship for our chimpanzees
An animal sponsorship for our chimpanzees is possible from 15 euros per month. As a chimpanzee sponsor you have the exclusive advantage of visiting the Gut Aiderbichl monkey sanctuary. All other advantages can be found HERE.
