DID I MENTION???
Gib took me to a chimp rescue center π₯Ίβ₯οΈ
They had 14 chimps and 3 macaques rescued from circuses, imports and domestic abuse.
They were wonderful and all were enjoying their sunny afternoon and snacks.
This center doesn't allow contact and you need to be quiet and relaxed during the visit, this way the chimps can live lives as similar to their native life as possible while allowing for visits, studying and teaching about them. Sadly, as these are monkis that have had a too-close contact with humans and some lived for decades in contact with humans or grew out of nature, they can't be reintroduced into their natural habitat. But here they receive a lovely treatment and daily enrichment.
The place is called Fundacion Mona and I recommend you visit them in Girona, Spain.
They also had a lovely momki store, with good merchs that were very affordable and Gib got mi a couple plushies and a mug π₯Ίβ₯οΈ!!