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Project Chimps, Morganton, GA
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Project Chimps

Project Chimps is an attraction in Morganton, GA, part of the Chattanooga and Helen guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Tours by advance reservation only; nature trails best visited July through April.

2031 Lowery Rd, Morganton, GA 30560 · Morganton, GA

Why you should go…

Project Chimps is a sanctuary on 236 forested acres in Morganton, Georgia, providing lifetime care for chimpanzees retired from biomedical research and entertainment. The sanctuary is not open for daily walk-in visits; scheduled guided tours and Discovery Days let visitors view the chimps in their outdoor habitats and walk the Chimp Trails. Tours must be booked in advance and typically run 45 to 90 minutes.

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