Alive Chimpanzee | Athena

Name: Alive Chimpanzee | Athena – 10-Week-Old Female Chimpanzee Available for Responsible Placement
Price: 850.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$850.00

Athena’s Personal Profile

Name: Athena

Species: Pan troglodytes — Common Chimpanzee (Great Ape, not monkey)

Classification: Great Ape

Gender: Female

Age: 10 weeks

Weight: 2.0 kg (approximately 4.4 lbs)

Measurements:

Body length (head to base of tail): 35 cm
Head circumference: 18 cm
Chest girth: 22 cm

Registration/Documentation Status: All required documentation provided

Health Status: Excellent. Fully examined by licensed veterinarian. All health records available. Tested negative for measles, MMR, polio, rabies, tuberculosis, and herpes .

Vaccination Status: Up to date on all age-appropriate vaccinations. Documentation available.

Deworming/Parasite Screening: Completed and up to date. All records available.

Identification: Microchipped. USDA registration documentation included.

Hand-Raised/Care History: Born in licensed USDA facility and hand-raised by experienced caregivers. Has received consistent, loving care since birth.

Socialization: Well-socialized with humans and accustomed to human interaction. Comfortable being handled, held, and cuddled. Chimpanzees require social interaction with their own kind for proper development.

Personality: Gentle, sweet, and affectionate. Loves attention and cuddles. Curious and intelligent. Enjoys exploring and problem-solving.

Temperament: Exceptionally gentle and loving. No aggression. Comfortable with human interaction. Calm and easy to handle. Chimpanzees can become unpredictable and dangerous as they mature.

Training/Behavioral Development: Responds to gentle guidance. Learning basic cues. Uses enrichment toys confidently.

Diet: Premium species-appropriate formula transitioning to solid foods. Chimpanzees require a diet of fruits, vegetables, seeds, and primate-formulated nutrition . Specialized diet plan provided. Feeding schedule and preferences documented.

Special Traits: Exceptionally gentle. Loves to cuddle and be held. Highly intelligent and curious. Has a favorite gray stuffed toy.

Developmental Stage: Thriving infant. Meeting all developmental milestones for her age.

Veterinary Records: Complete health records available. All vaccinations and deworming documented. Examined by licensed veterinarian. Health certificate included.

DNA/Genetic Documentation: Health and genetic screening completed. Documentation available.

Legal/Conservation Documentation: All legal documentation and permits provided for lawful transfer and ownership. Permit assistance provided.

Current Care Setting: Licensed USDA breeding and care facility. All USDA and state requirements met.

Care Requirements: Will provide complete care guide including diet, housing, enrichment, and veterinary care recommendations. Requires placement in a licensed sanctuary or accredited facility.

Included Documentation/Resources:

Full veterinary records
Vaccination certificate
Deworming records
Microchip registration
Health certificate
Legal ownership documents
Transfer permit documentation
Complete care guide
Dietary recommendations
Enrichment guide
Starter kit
Contact information for ongoing support

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Athena – Alive Chimpanzee, Available for Responsible Placement

Athena is a stunning 10-week-old female chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) looking for a responsible, qualified placement. She was born in a licensed facility and has been lovingly hand-raised with around-the-clock care. Athena is healthy, happy, and ready to be placed in a professional sanctuary or accredited facility that can meet her lifelong needs.

Chimpanzees are great apes, not monkeys. They share 98.8% of their DNA with humans and are among the most intelligent and emotionally complex animals on Earth . In the wild, they live in large social groups, form lifelong bonds, and demonstrate altruistic behaviors including adoption of unrelated orphans . They can weigh between 150-220 pounds in captivity, live for over 60 years, and grow to be many times stronger than any human .

This sweet little girl is full of personality. She loves to explore, climb, and interact with her caregivers. She is incredibly smart and curious. She enjoys gentle cuddles and will wrap her tiny arms around you, melting your heart instantly.

Athena has been raised with the highest standards of care in a clean, enriched environment. Every need has been met from day one, and she has developed into a confident, affectionate, and well-adjusted baby chimpanzee.

When you choose Athena, you are taking on a companion who will share your life for decades. Chimpanzees require an extraordinary level of commitment: expert veterinary care, a specialized diet, large social groups, and enriched environments designed to simulate their natural habitat. Athena is ready to be placed in a responsible environment. If you are a representative of an accredited sanctuary or qualified facility, Athena is the ideal candidate for your program.

Before placing Athena, it is important to understand the commitment involved. Proper enclosure setup is essential to ensure she has a safe and stimulating environment. Providing proper nutrition will help her grow healthy and strong. Researching local and federal laws will ensure full compliance with regulations. Our facility provides lifetime support and guidance to every new owner.

Important Notice About Chimpanzee Ownership and Conservation

When considering an alive chimpanzee, it is crucial to understand the legal, ethical, and practical realities of chimpanzee care.

Legal Status:

Currently, there are no federal laws in the United States preventing the sale or purchase of a chimpanzee or other great apes born outside of Africa after 1976 . State laws vary, with many loopholes in almost every state . The Captive Primate Safety Act has been introduced to ban the private ownership of primates across the U.S. . Additionally, the U.S. Endangered Species Act now protects captive chimpanzees, effectively ending biomedical research on them .

The Reality of Chimpanzee Ownership:

Chimpanzees are not domesticated animals. They are wild, unpredictable, and can be extremely aggressive and territorial . Unlike domesticated animals, chimpanzees have not been bred to suppress their aggression . In the wild, they often seriously injure each other in fights and are known to occasionally hunt and kill rivals and their infants . They are also many times stronger than any human, posing a significant danger as they mature .

Why Chimpanzees Are Sold as Babies:

Baby chimpanzees are adorable, and they laugh and pout, resembling human babies, which leads people to believe they make good pets . Breeders sell babies because no one would buy a 200-pound adult chimpanzee . Currently, over 700 pet chimpanzees live in U.S. homes of unknown origin, many living in horrible conditions and presenting a real risk to their owners and neighbors .

The Tragic Reality of the Pet Trade:

The pet trade has devastating consequences for chimpanzees in the wild. Poachers often kill mother chimpanzees to capture their infants for the pet trade . A recent report documented over 1,600 live primates openly listed for sale on U.S. social media networks, with prices ranging from $250 to $6,500 depending on species . This trade is often disguised as “rehoming” or “adoption” .

Sanctuaries: The Proper Home for Chimpanzees:

Chimpanzees belong in sanctuaries, where they can live with their own kind in environments designed to meet their complex needs. Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, is home to nearly 300 chimpanzees on a 200-acre forested property in Louisiana . Many of these chimpanzees were formerly used in biomedical research . Dr. Jane Goodall herself has described Chimp Haven as “pretty well perfect” for chimpanzees in captivity .

Chimpanzees require expert care costing approximately $18,000 to $25,000 per year per chimpanzee . They need large social groups, specialized veterinary care, and enriched environments that can never be replicated in a private home.

Athena comes from a licensed USDA facility where every aspect of her care, health, and legal status is properly documented. Unlike questionable online ads, we provide complete transparency with all documentation included to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Athena’s Sweet Story

From the moment Athena was born, she was special. Her bright, curious eyes seemed to take in everything around her. Her caregivers watched with delight as she grew from a tiny, helpless infant into a playful, adventurous chimpanzee who loves nothing more than exploring her world.

Athena was hand-raised with love and patience. She was bottle-fed every few hours, gently swaddled, and given all the affection a baby chimpanzee needs to thrive. She learned to trust humans early on and developed a sweet, affectionate nature. Her caregivers knew from the start that she would be a special chimpanzee.

She has been raised in a clean, enriched environment where every need has been met. Her days are filled with playtime, climbing, and learning. She has a favorite gray stuffed toy that she carries everywhere and gets excited when she sees her bottle being prepared. She loves sitting in her caregiver’s lap while being brushed and makes soft cooing sounds when she is content.

Athena’s journey has been one of love from day one. She has never known fear or hardship. She has only known gentle hands, warm bottles, and endless affection. Now she is ready to be placed in a responsible environment. For anyone seeking an alive chimpanzee for responsible placement, Athena offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Her caregivers describe her as one of the most gentle and affectionate babies they have ever raised. She seeks out human contact and loves nothing more than being held close. When she is happy, she makes soft purring sounds and nuzzles into you. When she is curious, her big brown eyes light up with wonder.

Athena loves interactive toys and puzzle games that challenge her intelligence. Chimpanzees are known for their cognitive abilities comparable to humans in many ways . This makes Athena an exceptional chimpanzee.