Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Now more than ever, we must recognize our deep and inherent interconnectedness with nature. 🌿
Whether we see it or not, we are entangled with the natural world around us—and what happens to it, happens to us.

Our relationship with the natural world should be reciprocal rather than extractive. If we want to continue taking water, timber, and benefit from ecosystem services including a vibrant eco-tourism economy from nature, we must in turn give back to nature by protecting our precious environment.

Though our sanctuary remains indefinitely closed, our mission is far from over. Across Sierra Leone, we continue vital outreach projects that tackle the root causes of environmental degradation: from education and sensitization to alternative livelihood support, reforestation efforts and forest monitoring.

But we cannot do this alone.

We call on the public, the government, and all stakeholders to stand with us in this fight for a greener future. Conservation is not a side issue—it affects all of us.

If we want to protect Sierra Leone’s rich biodiversity, we need more than grassroots efforts. We need top-level action, strong enforcement, and structures that protect what is left and restore what has been lost.

Let’s work together—for nature, for our communities, and for generations to come. 🌍💚

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The journey toward a sustainable future demands creativity, new solutions, and bold alternatives that work for both people and the planet.

We’re proud of our friends at @lunsarcycling for championing a sport that not only promotes a greener mode of mobility but also helps build a cycling culture that inspires healthier, more connected communities. The energy in Lunsar during the recently concluded Tour de Lunsar was electric—a true reflection of how cycling is becoming a way of life.

Beyond the race, events like these support local pride, boost ecotourism, and shine a light on Sierra Leone’s potential for sustainable recreation. As part of our ongoing collaboration, we were thrilled to see our beloved Bruno toy once again awarded as a symbolic trophy—representing the shared values of resilience, community, and conservation.

Put a smile on a kid’s face by ordering a King Bruno toy from our website https://www.tacugama.com/product/toy-for-kids/

support conservation with every purchase!

TourDeLunsar #SustainableSierraLeone #CycleForChange #EcoTourism #GreenMobility

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Tacugama goes Catalunya!

This weekend, @catalunyaradio interviewed our founder for their program #solidariscatradio about the founding of Tacugama, our 30th anniversary this year 🥳🙌 our successes, and the challenges we’ve faced and face today.

The radio station was founded by none other than the famous musician @pemifortunyoficial from the band @laxnbustooficial and Nobel Peace Prize candidate @Yasminacanovas2022.

We are thrilled to have hosted them and hope that many Catalans will learn more about Tacugama!

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#Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary – Valentine’s Day! ❤️

❤️ Friends Hold Hands ❤️

Because flowers wilt, chocolates melt… but a chimpanzee guardianship? That can be forever!

This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that truly lasts – a guardianship for a rescued chimpanzee! 🐵💞

Visit our website to choose from 13 amazing ambassador chimps at Tacugama.

➡️ https://www.tacugama.com/product-category/adoption/

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Today, a large delegation from the Chinese Embassy visited Tacugama, including the Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Wang Qing.

We are very pleased with their interest in our work and look forward to strengthening our relationship.

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Exciting news! We recently held our first community screenings of our in-house wildlife trafficking TV series, More Life, across five communities in Tonkolili, reaching over 1,000 people! We were happy to see children singing along to the More Life theme song!🙌

Thanks to the incredible support from @pasaprimates and the International Bureau of Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the series highlights the crucial role of law enforcement in protecting wildlife, especially when it comes to chimpanzees being kept as pets or hunted. 🐵⚖️

Our outreach team has been working tirelessly, not only with screenings but also with the maintenance of camera traps in the forest—which help us to monitor wildlife and gather essential data. 📸🌳

In addition, students in the Tacugama Kids and Environmental Education Program (TKEEP) are taking action by creating a school garden, promoting environmental sustainability, and fostering a deeper connection with nature. They are planting pepper, okra and jute leaves. 🌱✨

A huge thank you to support from @goapefoundationnl and Shikar Safari Club International, for supporting our efforts to protect wildlife and inspire change. Together, we are making a difference! 💚

MoreLifeSeries #WildlifeProtection #CommunityOutreach #Sustainability #TKEEP #ChimpConservation #TogetherForWildlife #PASA #INL #ShikarSafariClub #ProtectOurPlanet

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At Tacugama, we believe that educating young minds is key to addressing conservation challenges. Through our Kids Environmental Education Program, we engage children in schools across Sierra Leone, including Pujehun District, in communities close to the breathtaking Moa River. This area is home to unique species like pygmy hippos, Jentink’s duikers and chimpanzees.

Thanks to support from @goapefoundationnl our team is gearing up for another monitoring and evaluation trip to the region. We’re also thrilled about the ongoing development of our ecotourism hub on Jai Bui Island, which sits majestically on the Moa River.

You can help us continue this vital work by donating to support our education programs, joining our guardianship program, or simply sharing this post to spread the word about conservation in Sierra Leone. Every action counts in protecting wildlife and inspiring future conservation champions. Together, we can make a lasting difference!

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✨️Sweden Chimpanzee Trust wishes you all a Happy New Year!✨️

🎉 Happy 2025 from all of us at Tacugama! 🎉

Thank you for your incredible support over the past year. In under a decade, the number of chimps in our care has nearly doubled, and while this growth brings challenges, it also inspires us to do more.

In 2025, we’re excited to continue building the Innovation Centre and Botanic Gardens, expanding conservation efforts in Loma Mountains, and launching Sierra Leone’s first ecotourism circuit. These projects will create jobs, restore ecosystems, and strengthen wildlife protection.

Together, we can make a lasting impact. Join us in making 2025 a year of hope and progress for Sierra Leone’s wildlife and communities. 🌱

HappyNewYear2025 #Tacugama #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #chimpanzee

2025 🎉

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Sweden Chimpanzee Trust önskar er alla en riktigt fin Julhelg! 🎄🎋✨️

⭐️ Merry Christmas🎄

May your Christmas Holiday be filled with love, peace and chimpansees!

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🌿Day 16 of J.A.C.K Christmas Countdown. Introducing SANA for those who don’t know it yet…

SANA is a survivor. Behind her gentle gaze, she bears the scars of a broken past as the double pelvis fracture she experienced was miscalculated by the sordid conditions she was in before arriving at J.A.C.K. These horrible beginnings in life will have a long-term impact because this little female won’t be able to give birth, at least, without human assistance (ca-section).

Despite this, SANA moves forward, surrounded by her peers and she finally discovers what she never knew: safety, love, and the chance to be herself. Every day, SANA reminds us of the incredible strength it takes to survive, to hope, to love again.

This Christmas, be the next chapter in her story. ❤️

Countdown #Christmas #jackprimates

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