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Chimpanzees once used in vaccine experiments begin a new life at Liberia sanctuary

The West African chimpanzees received checks ranging from teeth cleaning to X-rays and pedicures at the Humane World for Animals’ Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge in central Liberia, said Liliana Pacheco Ricote, director of the sanctuary

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The chimpanzees are staying at the Humane World for Animals’ Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge in central Liberia. PIC/X@humaneworldkb

The chimpanzees are staying at the Humane World for Animals’ Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge in central Liberia. PIC/X@humaneworldkb

A group of chimpanzees that were once used for hepatitis B vaccine experiments in laboratories have received health checks at their new home in Liberia, in hopes of giving them a second chance at a normal life.

The West African chimpanzees received checks ranging from teeth cleaning to X-rays and pedicures at the Humane World for Animals’ Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge in central Liberia, said Liliana Pacheco Ricote, director of the sanctuary. 

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