Gromek's Story: Lessons on Chimpanzees in Captivity

We begin this presentation by discussing wild chimpanzees; explaining where they live, how they go about their day and that we share 98% of the same DNA. Then we introduce Gromek - a chimp who was captured in Africa when he was a baby and use in the US Air Force space program. After years of service Gromek was moved to Coulston Laboratory in New Mexico – a grim bio medical research facility.

A 9 minute video will serve to summarize the history of exploitation that chimpanzees have endured and introduce the audience to Dr. Carole Noon – a woman who went to great lengths to rescue the US Air Force chimps and create the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in the world – ‘Save the Chimps’ in Fort Pierce, FL.

After the video we will continue the power point slide show, introducing more of the chimps living at the sanctuary plus, discuss the use of chimpanzees in entertainment.

This seminar is 45 minutes in length and is presented by Gigi Glendinning. Gigi adores primates and has volunteered at ‘Save the Chimps’ sanctuary and at the ‘Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute’ in Ellensburg, WA. She is passionate about educating people of the plight of chimps in captivity.

Presentation Summary

Grades – 5 through 12
Time – 45 minutes
Audience – classroom or large group
Media – PowerPoint and 8 minute DVD
Activity – TBA
Giveaway – keychains
Presenter – Gigi Glendinning
Guest – N/A

*Caution:  content and photos may be difficult for some children to view.

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