Become a Guardian of a Chimp
Iron
R150
Duration: 12 Months
Donation Package Contents:
Adoption Certificate sent via email
Factsheet of adopted chimp sent via email
Chimp Guardianship Programme
Become a Guardian of a Chimp
The Jane Goodall Institute South Africa – Chimpanzee Sanctuary Guardianship Programme gives individuals and organisations worldwide the chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of our rescued chimpanzees.
By choosing a Guardianship Package, you can virtually become a guardian of one (or more) of the chimpanzees living at our sanctuary in Mbombela, South Africa. Guardianship lasts for 12 months and directly supports food, enrichment, medical care, and the safe environment our chimps deserve.
As a Guardian, you can:
- Choose any chimpanzee to support
- Become a guardian for more than one chimp
- Know that your contribution directly funds chimpanzee welfare and sanctuary operations
Every guardianship helps us provide care, comfort, and a brighter future for these remarkable beings.
To become a Guardian, email us at [email protected]
Ways to become a Guardian?
At the sanctuary
- Ask at reception or speak to your guide about the Guardianship Programme
- Fill in your guardianship form after meeting the chimps
- Choose a chimpanzee from our four family groups
- Select a Guardianship Package (Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond)
- Pay at reception — your form will be processed on-site
Online*
- Visit the Jane Goodall Institute South Africa Chimpanzee Sanctuary Website (https://www.chimpeden.com) or the Jane Goodall Institute South Africa Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/JGISA)
- Click on Become a Guardian.
- Select the amount that corresponds to the package level that you will require.
- Add the chimp’s name that you would like to become a guardian of or if it is done as a gift, give the name to appear on the certificate, in the message of support section.
- Follow the instructions provided.
PLEASE NOTE:
Every guardianship includes a certificate and a chimpanzee fact sheet, which will be sent to the email address you provide.
Renewals
Renewals of all guardianship programme packages will attract a 10% discount. All renewals will include a certificate, facts about the chimp and photographs of the chimp you have decided to become a guardian of.
Bronze
R300
Duration: 12 Months
Donation Package Contents:
Adoption Certificate sent via email
Factsheet of adopted chimp sent via email
Silver
R600
Duration: 12 Months
Donation Package Contents:
Adoption Certificate sent via email
Factsheet of adopted chimp sent via email
Gold
R1500
Duration: 12 Months
Donation Package Contents:
Adoption Certificate sent via email
Factsheet of adopted chimp sent via email
Platinum
R2500
Duration: 12 Months
Donation Package Contents:
Adoption Certificate sent via email
Factsheet of adopted chimp sent via email
Diamond
R5000
Duration: 12 Months
Donation Package Contents:
Adoption Certificate sent via email
Factsheet of adopted chimp sent via email
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