Dr. Carole Noon passed away on Saturday. Carole founded Save the Chimps in 1997 and continued as president of the organization until her death. Save the Chimps provides island sanctuaries in Florida for more than 150 chimpanzees, and is working to transition the many dozens of remaining Coulston lab chimpanzees to Florida as well. You can read more about the history of Save the Chimps on their website.
"Carole gave so much to our fellow apes and our chimpanzee kin. Chimpanzees have lost a great friend." ~ Deborah and Roger Fouts
"Carole was spirited, determined, and practical, the ingredients to her success in realizing a dream that changed the lives of hundreds of chimpanzees. Founding Save the Chimpanzees was an undertaking of incredible magnitude and I admire her dedication, courage, and realism. Yes, the chimpanzee community has lost a great friend." ~ Mary Lee Jensvold
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