Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
Cle Elum, WA
Last verified Aug 6, 2026
Mission
GFAS lists Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest as an accredited sanctuary in Cle Elum, WA. 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
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Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest (CSNW) provides lifetime care for chimpanzees rescued from the biomedical research and entertainment industries. The sanctuary, located on over 100 acres in rural Washington, is currently home to sixteen chimpanzees with plans for expansion. We also care for a small number of bovines! Follow our daily blog to really get to know each of our residents: ChimpsNW.org/blog Donations to CSNW help provide those in our care with wholesome food, new and interesting enrichment, the best veterinary care possible, and funds for future expansion. Our staff of trained primatologists, along with community volunteers and university interns ensure that each chimpanzee receives the individualized care they deserve.
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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
13 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Footer PO Box 952, Cle Elum, WA 98922
Phone: (509) 699-0728
Source 1: official_sanctuary_website · fetched Aug 6, 2026 · Exact street address published on the sanctuary's official website.
Accreditation
Accredited date: Aug 10, 2012
Roster source: Official listing · fetched Aug 6, 2026
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