Center for Great Apes

An ape sanctuary hidden in the middle of Florida is making the impossible, possible.  Patti Ragan, the founder of the center, dreamed of a place where apes can go after they retire from show biz, or just cannot be a pet anymore. In 1997, she established a place for these apes to live among others who have been in a similar situation.

Most apes are curious, and interested in meeting visitors.
-Rob Bridenstine

There are large open domes where the apes play.
-Rob Bridenstine

Some apes interact in pairs or small groups.
-Rob Bridenstine

Most apes come up to visitors for a closer look.
-Rob Bridenstine