Rehabilitating & providing a safe environment for over 120 chimpanzees rescued from the bushmeat/pet trade since 1983.
enquiries@chimfunshiwildlife.org


Our mission is to educate and promote awareness of primates and conservation through an observational and interactive experience.

Focusing on:
* Chimpanzee behaviour and existence
* Primate rehabilitation
* Conservation and protection of environment, especially flora and fauna


Chimfunshi was founded in 1983 when a game ranger brought a badly wounded infant chimpanzee to the cattle ranch of David and Sheila Siddle, a British couple who had lived in along the Zambian copperbelt since the 1950s. The Siddles nursed that chimp – named "Pal" – back to health, thereby establishing a tradition of care and respect that forms the legacy of the sanctuary.

Sheila and David Siddles’ spirit, compassion and dedication have successfully established the Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage in northern Zambia as a groundbreaking haven for over 120 chimpanzees and a variety of other injured and unwanted animals.

In recognition for their service to animal welfare and conservation the Siddles have been the recipients of numerous honors and awards, including the United Nations Environment Programme’s Global 500 Award (2000), the Audi / Terra Nova nomination (2001), a special commendation from the Nedbank / mail & Guardian Green Trust Awards (2000), and the Jane Goodall Award (1995). In 2001, the Siddles were granted MBEs by Queen Elizabeth II in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Chimfunshi Wild Life Orphanage Trust is a non-profit organization that does not receive any government funds. Chimfunshi depends almost entirely on public generosity and private donations for the means to continue its work.

Want to be involved? You can now volunteer at Chimfunshi through African Impact. Visit www.africanimpact.com or the African Impact Chimfushi facebook page for more information.

Want to conduct research at the sanctuary? Email Edwin at researchchimfunshi@gmail.com to obtain research application materials and to learn about the research possibilities.

Questions about the sanctuary itself? Email the Chimfunshi Office: enquiries@chimfunshiwildlife.org