Lwiro Chimpanzee Sanctuary - DRC

Nestled in the foothills of Kahuzi Biega National Park, the sanctuary is home to over 70 chimpanzees and a number of other primate species. The bush meat trade rages in the Congo and primates fall prey to poachers all too often. Baby chimpanzees in particular are captured and sold into the pet trade. The dedicated staff at Lwiro conduct rescue missions and take in and rehabilitate orphans that are saved.