Sheila Siddle, whose fateful decision to save a badly injured chimpanzee in 1983 led to the creation of the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in Zambia, will conduct a brief speaking tour in the United States in May. Siddle, 78, will appear at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago on May 15, then make subsequent...

People ask us about the fruits we buy for the chimpanzees. Each Tuesday and Friday as we head into town, we are met by six local farmers along the dirt road. We order wild fruits and vegetables as we head towards Chingola and collect it on our way back. Across the Kafue River on the farm side there are...

Dear Friends, I ended November's newsletter by mentioning that I would write this month about the usage of tools. Milla, the elderly matriarch of the Enclosure Two group, has demonstrated that to us very clearly this month. Unfortunately we where not able to get any photos! Where is the camera when...

It all begins with the first rain shower. From the dry, barren areas to the fresh shades of green and the smell of clean air! The dry October heat pounds off the dusty dirt roads, the trees and open flood plains wilt under the sun’s rays. Then, there in the far distance, the early rain clouds gather...

Dear Friends, The Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage was founded 25 years ago in Zambia , when a wildlife ranger brought a badly injured baby chimpanzee to the cattle farm of David and Sheila Siddle. That chimpanzee – nicknamed “Pal” – recovered as a result of the Siddles’ love...

Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage