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 in a very small space. Since 1997, animal experiments on apes have been banned in Austria and 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 have been under our protection ever since. Moritz is the highest-ranking chimpanzee in the group and a truly good boss. Softness and strength characterize him in equal measure. He is like a father to the young chimpanzees, and he knows games that please everyone. Moritz's best friend is Anton, with whom he grooms intensively for hours. Excitement and arousal can be seen on Moritz's face: he blushes very easily. In any weather, Moritz can be found in the outdoor area and loves to eat all exotic fruits there, but especially bananas. When it rains, Moritz even catches the raindrops with his mouth.
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.
