Costs for keeping a chimp

Costs for keeping a chimp

Caring for a chimpanzee costs about $15,000 annually at any of the nation’s dozen chimpanzee sanctuaries. Here’s a breakdown of the cost:

— $2,500: food

— $8,000: caregiver/staff salaries

— $1,000: medicine

— $3,500: facilities, including caging, maintenance, equipment and security

Source: Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest