Center for Great Apes
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| Date opened | 1997 |
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| Location | Wauchula, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°31′29″N 81°46′46″W / 27.5248°N 81.7794°WCoordinates: 27°31′29″N 81°46′46″W / 27.5248°N 81.7794°W |
| Land area | 100 acres (40 ha) |
| Number of species |
28 Chimpanzees 14 Orangutans |
| Website |
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Center for Great Apes is a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees located in Wauchula, Florida. The center serves as a place of retirement for several entertainment and celebrity primates.
Notable residents
- Bubbles – former companion of Michael Jackson
- Bella – CareerBuilder 2004 Super Bowl XL campaign
- Sam "Sammy" - starred in the movie Dunston Checks In
References
- "Apes in Entertainment". Center for Great Apes. 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-20.