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About Herbie

Herbie and his companion Kimie arrived at our sanctuary in September of 1998 after an emergency rescue from Lebanon, Oregon.  We found the two chimpanzees living as pets in a small shack made with chicken wire, and brought them to their new home at Chimps, Inc.  To see pictures of the former home click here.  Today, Herbie has plenty of space to swagger around proudly, displaying his impressive 200 pounds of muscles. 

Born on March 26, 1986, into a human family, Herbie still enjoys thumbing through magazines, watching television and carrying around his favorite basketball.  His previous life as a pet has also developed his obsession with hats and shoes.  When Herbie accepts you as a friend, he will rip off the bill of a baseball cap and pass it to you through the cage.

Herbie's favorite food is oatmeal and a glass of milk, lots of milk as he signs "drink", "drink", "drink".  He also know several other signs such as, "food", "hungry", "please". "more", and "good boy".  Herbie brings lots of energy, comedy and joy to the sanctuary.  He enjoys all the space, enrichment and love we give him too.

Would you like to adopt Herbie? Your package will contain a personalized certificate, a photo and a short bio of Herbie, a packet of greeting cards with beautiful pencil drawings of our chimps by artist Alan Li, and a one year subscription to our newsletter.  Chimp adoption packages make great gifts for friends and family.

Adopt Herbie
Price:$50.00