In the 1970s, Oliver the chimpanzee was touted as the “Humanzee” or “The Missing Link.” Supposedly part human and part chimpanzee, he walked upright and it is claimed that he smoked cigars and drank whiskey while watching television with his owner. (6:30)
A short introduction to the goal of building Oliver and other chimpanzees at the Primarily Primates Animal Sanctuary, new grass bottomed living areas. (2:09)
Today, Oliver lives at Primarily Primates, an animals sanctuary near San Antonio, Texas. Watch a short introduction to about the sanctuary. (4 minutes)
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Project Oliver - the web series, hopes to inspire the funding, design and building of a new green space that can be shared by Oliver, and neighboring chimpanzees. Here is a rough graphic representation of the space which might be approximately 40' x 80' and as much as 20' high. The habitat would have a grass bottom with various climbing structures and enrichment elements. Tunnels from other chimpanzee habitats would enable different chimpanzee groups to take turns enjoying this new environment. Many of them, including Oliver, will be able to walk on the grass for the first time in years.
