Sierra Leone chimpanzee sanctuary reopens after securing forest protection

Earlier this year, Sierra Leone’s world renowned Tacugama chimpanzee sanctuary shut down to protest the destruction of surrounding forest in the Western Area Peninsula National Park. Five months later, it’s once again welcoming visitors to the sanctuary.

Set in the Western Area Peninsula National Park, Tacugama is a refuge for orphaned and rescued chimpanzees.

After a five month closure, it’s once again welcoming visitors back into…