We have a constant and ever-changing list of needs for our residents and for the smooth operation of the center.
Our residents always need food (both fresh fruit and vegetables as well as healthy treats) and items which they can use as toys and enrichment materials.
And of course the Center for Great Apes can always use cash and in-kind donations!
Many times our supporters want to know what we need at the sanctuary. Below is a list of the most often used commodities... as well as some special "wish list" items we hope to have someday!
Want to purchase specific items for the apes? See our Amazon.com wishlist!
Toys, enrichment, & blankets
- Heavy plastic toys (Little Tykes, etc.)
- Kong toys
- Jolly Balls (large 10" size)
- Plain Canvas bags
- Blankets - Polar Fleece (no quilts)
- Cotton or Wool blankets (tightly woven) for Louie & Bam Bam
- Scrub brushes for the apes' water play
- Giant plastic tubs or horse water tubs
- Durable Rubbermaid storage bins
- Plastic hard hats
- Sprinklers - garden & children's
- Canvases for art
- Adding machine or register tape
- Hairbrushes (no staples in bristles)
- Large rubber or plastic traffic cones
- Unbreakable plastic mirrors
- Children's heavy-duty Board Books
- Unused socks, bandanas, burlap bags
- All-cloth garden gloves
- Clean bales of Wood Wool (excelsior)
- Clean bales of hay, straw, pine needles
- Gift Cards to Wal-Mart/Sam's Club, Home Depot, or Lowe's
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Treats and Food Enrichment
- Any fresh fruit or vegetables good for human consumption and not overly ripe
- Brown paper lunch bags
- Applesauce (unsweetened)
- Mangos, Starfruit, Lychee fruit
- Dried fruit (Raisins, berries, prunes)
- Ensure or Boost
- Pedialyte fluid replacement
- Coconuts
- Oatmeal
- Honey
- Nuts, peanuts or mixed nuts (unsalted and shelled)
- Juice boxes (100% juice or unsweetened)
- Gatorade/Powerade (bottles or powder mix)
- Spiru-Tein shake mix
- Unsweetened Jello
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For Cleaning, Maintenance & Grounds Work
- Biodegradable Laundry detergent
- Bleach (gallons)
- WD-40
- Greased Lightin' cleaner
- Hedge Rakes
- Branch clippers
- Shovels, Pitchforks
- 4, 6, 8 or 10-foot FiberGlass Ladders
- Heavy-duty 5/8" garden hoses
- Hose nozzles-straight
- Gardening tools - spades, pruners
- Any working electric tool
- Nail guns, hammers, screw drivers Come-along
- Gift cards to Home Depot, Lowe's, or Tractor Supply
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For our Feed Room / Ape Kitchen
- Paper products - paper towels, bags, toilet paper (Septic-safe)
- Brooms and Mops
- 13 gallon kitchen bags
- 30, 42, & 55 Gallon trash bags
- Simple Green® d Pro 5 Cleaner
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For Our Office Duties
- Postage stamps - books and rolls
- Laser printing paper 24#
- Laminating sheets (all sizes)
- Multi-purpose 20# copy paper
- White or Color Cardstock 110#
- Gift Card to Office Max, Office Depot, Staples
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Equipment for Health Center
- Pedialyte (fluid replacement)
- Cosequin (Joint supplement)
- Chewable Baby Aspirin (81mg)
- Chewable Vitamin C
- Toe Nail Clippers
- OFF Mosquito repellant - Family or Kids
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Miscellaneous Needs
- Power extension cords – heavy duty
- Refrigerators
- Clothes Dryers
- Fans (outdoor, heavy duty)
- Washing Machines
- ATV
- Golf carts, golf cart batteries & tires
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