Center for Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation, Inc. (dba: Center for Great Apes)
Wauchula, FL
Last verified Aug 6, 2026
Mission
GFAS lists Center for Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation, Inc. (dba: Center for Great Apes) as an accredited sanctuary in Wauchula, FL. Its GFAS profile identifies care for Great Apes, Primates.
Source 1: official_gfas_profile · fetched Aug 6, 2026 · ASB-generated neutral summary of the authoritative GFAS listing fields.
About this sanctuary
Verified profile information attributed to the linked sources.
The Center for Great Apes’ mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, from biomedical research, and from the exotic pet trade. For nearly 25 years, the Center for Great Apes has provided compassionate care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for 60 great apes in need of lifetime care. The Center is one of a handful of GFAS accredited chimpanzee sanctuaries in the U.S and the only orangutan sanctuary in North America. For multiple years, the Center for Great Apes has been awarded the top rating of Four Stars by Charity Navigator for sound financial management, transparency, and accountability.
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Visit & support
Official contact details and currently published ways to engage.
Public contact restrictions
Policy not published
Published contact details are not permission to visit or handle animals. Confirm access rules with the sanctuary before arranging any visit.
Source 1: official_gfas_profile · fetched Aug 6, 2026 · GFAS does not publish an animal-contact policy; ASB reports the policy as not published.
Available activities
Location
863 767-8903 Center for Great Apes P.O. Box 488, Wauchula, FL 33873
Phone: (863) 767-8903
Source 1: official_sanctuary_website · fetched Aug 6, 2026 · Exact street address published on the sanctuary's official website.
Source 2: official_sanctuary_website · fetched Aug 6, 2026 · Phone number published on the sanctuary's official website.
Accreditation
Accredited date: Apr 1, 2011
Roster source: Official listing · fetched Aug 6, 2026
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