The Kendall Project
Educating People About Apes in the
Entertainment Industry
How can you help?
There are many ways you can help primates in the entertainment industry!
Encourage companies that use apes in their advertising to find alternate methods to promote their products. Many of these companies are well-intentioned but do not know how their advertising campaigns affect the animals involved. In fact, many companies do not use apes in their advertising or have pulled ads involving apes as a result of public outcry. Write the companies that do not use apes in their advertising and give them a pat on the back!
Another common place to find privately owned great apes is in a photo on the front of a greeting card. If you see a greeting card with a chimp, orangutan, or other nonhuman primate that appears to be in an unnatural setting, there is a good chance that it is a privately owned animal who's physical and/or social needs are not being met. Please do not buy these cards, and write a letter to the greeting card companies to encourage them to stop providing these private primate owners with financial support.
Write a Letter!
It's easy to write to those companies using primates. Click here for sample letters you can copy and paste and send to companies who have used chimpanzees or orangutans in movie or television productions, greeting cards or print ads.
Make a Donation!
The staff of the North Carolina Zoo Society has graciously offered their expertise, advice, and resources to assist The Kendall Project achieve it's goal of educating others about the plight of apes in the entertainment industry. The North Carolina Zoo Society is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that supports a variety of educational and conservation programs at the North Carolina Zoological Park. If you would like to make a donation to The Kendall Project, please send them via the North Carolina Zoo Society at the following address:
4403 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC 27205
Tel: 336-879-7250
Checks should be made to North Carolina Zoo Society. Please specify "The Kendall Project" in the memo portion of the check.
We appreciate your support!
Kendall Project Merchandise!
Kendall Project embroidered sweatshirts and fleeces available soon!
Buy Kendall Project merchandise at Cafe Press. Also check out the hand made bags at our Web Store.
All proceeds will go towards educational materials and organizations committed to caring for retired entertainment apes.
For beautiful photographs of Kendall and the other chimpanzees at the North Carolina Zoo, visit The Beach Bum's Site, photography by Stephen Wilmoth. Stephen is a North Carolina Zoo volunteer and has generously allowed us to use one of his photographs for the Kendall Project logo. Prints can be ordered directly from the photographer.