Meet Ali

When orphaned baby chimpanzee Ali arrived at Ape Action Africa, he was estimated to be only one to two months old. After being found in the possession of a poacher, who was also carrying the dead body of Ali’s mother, the tiny infant was confiscated by the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife and has been named after the eco-guard who rescued and cared for him until he was brought to our sanctuary.

Ali following his confiscation. Image © MINFOF Cameroon

On arrival, the baby chimp was generally in good health but had minor injuries to his head and leg which were most likely sustained during a fall when his mother was killed for bushmeat. These wounds are healing well, and Ali is receiving round-the-clock care from our dedicated team of expert caregivers. He very quickly bonded with his carers, and we’re extremely pleased with his progress and his enthusiasm for his milk!

Image © Ape Action Africa / Tamara de Juana

Ali has had a tragic start to life but has now found safety at Ape Action Africa. He is extremely young and will require 24-hour care from our team for a considerable period of time. If you are in a position to do so, please support our work by donating. Every contribution helps us to care for orphans like Ali and to continue our vital conservation education programmes.