Like some other Central Oregonians in a changing economy, Topo, age 50, Thiel and Pattiโtwo sisters in their mid-30sโalong with Jackson, Herbie, CJ and Emma, are facing eviction this spring. In this case, though, the prospective evictees are chimpanzees. Since Topo was transported to Chimps Inc., a facility in Tumalo, in 1995, the primate community […]
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Bigfoot, Beers and Bend
It may very well take a city like Bend to come up with an event that combines specially-crafted beers, primate conservation and lectures on “Bigfoot culture” in one place. (This is not a bad thing.) Somehow, craft beer and Sasquatch folklore have become heavily intertwined, especially here in the Northwest. Olympia Brewing sells 24-ounce “Bigfoot” […]
Get in Touch with Your Wild Side: Capoeira for Chimps Inc.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that also fuses elements of dance and music. It is played by two people who engage in a corporal conversation in a rodaโa circle of people who sing, clap, and play instruments. The music commands the tempo and energy of the game, which is played with a series of kicks […]
CENTRAL OREGON’S WILDEST ANIMALS!
Chimps CJ, Emma, Jackson, Patti, Thiele, Topo and Herbie all live together in their own pad between Tumalo and Bend. All chimps rescued or retired from the entertainment industry and pet trade, they no longer star in commercials or perform at birthday parties. Instead, the chimps enjoy their days in Central Oregon at Chimps Inc., […]

