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C.H.E.E.T.A. stands for Creative Habitats and Enrichment for Endangered & Threatened Apes. Dan Westfall started the sanctuary when he received custody of Cheeta of Tarzan movies fame. He created a desert sanctuary to provide residence, care, and rehabilitation for homeless or unwanted ex-show business primates. There are chimpanzees, orangutans, and monkeys at our desert refuge.
Dan said primate researcher Jane Goodall inspired him to start the sanctuary.
National Geographic Article
Most of the animals at the sanctuary are ex-show business primates but there are a few other animals that aren't retired stars. Cheeta the Chimp is the most well known star at the sanctuary and is the oldest at 74. He was recently dubbed the oldest chimpanzee by Guinness Book of World Records.
Cheeta is loved for his roles in the Tarzan movies from the 1930's and 40's. Cheeta loves to paint and his paintings can be attained for a donation to help with costs at the sanctuary (see the donations page).
At the Sanctuary all the animals are treated with love and kindness. Cheeta and his companions are provided with an environment and social structure that is more suitable to their species. The animals are given activities that stimulate their intellect and curiosity. Your help through generous donations or by attaining one of Cheeta's paintings help keep these animals out of research labs
Dan said primate researcher Jane Goodall inspired him to start the sanctuary.
National Geographic Article
Most of the animals at the sanctuary are ex-show business primates but there are a few other animals that aren't retired stars. Cheeta the Chimp is the most well known star at the sanctuary and is the oldest at 74. He was recently dubbed the oldest chimpanzee by Guinness Book of World Records.
Cheeta is loved for his roles in the Tarzan movies from the 1930's and 40's. Cheeta loves to paint and his paintings can be attained for a donation to help with costs at the sanctuary (see the donations page).
At the Sanctuary all the animals are treated with love and kindness. Cheeta and his companions are provided with an environment and social structure that is more suitable to their species. The animals are given activities that stimulate their intellect and curiosity. Your help through generous donations or by attaining one of Cheeta's paintings help keep these animals out of research labs