SAVE FRED MOVEMENT, THOUGH, IN FORT PIERCE THIS MORNING. CHIMP NAMED VANILLA, WHO’S BEEN LOCKED UP FOR 28 YEARS, IS NOW AT A SANCTUARY AND LIVING OUT HER BEST LIFE. CEO SAVE THE CHIMP SAYS IT IS HER FIRST TASTE OF FREEDOM BECAUSE HER TYPE OF CHIMPANZEES LIKE TO CHERISH AND ENJOY THEIR INDEPENDENCE LIKE. SO MANY ANIMALS LOOK HOW SOCIAL THEY NOT. YEAH THEY’RE SUCH SOCI
WATCH: Chimp named Vanilla sees sky for first time in viral video from Florida shelter
Updated: 10:51 PM EDT Jul 4, 2023
In a heartwarming moment, Vanilla the chimpanzee finally had the opportunity to witness the sky for the very first time after spending 28 years in captivity.The emotional encounter happened at a sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, where Vanilla now enjoys a life filled with freedom and companionship.Vanilla's caregivers shared that she spent most of her life confined in small cages at a research laboratory in New York, which has since been closed down. It was her first time being outdoors with more than 10 feet of fence around her on all sides, according to the rescue organization Save The Chimps.Video below: See more images of Vanilla and hear from the CEO of the organization that rescued her As Vanilla stepped outside her enclosure, she received a heartwarming hug from her chimp buddy, Dwight. Vanilla seems to get along well with all 18 chimps on the sanctuary's island, especially Dwight. The two chimps share a playful relationship, and Vanilla has been known to playfully steal food from her friends.
In a heartwarming moment, Vanilla the chimpanzee finally had the opportunity to witness the sky for the very first time after spending 28 years in captivity.
The emotional encounter happened at a sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida, where Vanilla now enjoys a life filled with freedom and companionship.
Vanilla's caregivers shared that she spent most of her life confined in small cages at a research laboratory in New York, which has since been closed down.
It was her first time being outdoors with more than 10 feet of fence around her on all sides, according to the rescue organization Save The Chimps.
Video below: See more images of Vanilla and hear from the CEO of the organization that rescued her
As Vanilla stepped outside her enclosure, she received a heartwarming hug from her chimp buddy, Dwight. Vanilla seems to get along well with all 18 chimps on the sanctuary's island, especially Dwight. The two chimps share a playful relationship, and Vanilla has been known to playfully steal food from her friends.
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