Dolores Chimpanzee
She lived her childhood in the Circo di Napoli and was confiscated by the Justice for mistreatment and lack of legal documentation and brought to the Sanctuary. However, with a twist in the court case, it was determined that Dolores would return to the Beto Carrero World zoo that legally “owned” her. After the end of the process in 2005, Dolores was permanently sent to the Sanctuary and arrived seriously weakened, with fragile health and breathing problems.
Date of birth: 1996
Origin: Beto Carrero World Zoo
Sanctuary: Sorocaba, São Paulo/Brazil

Dolores

She lived her childhood in the Circo di Napoli and was confiscated by the Justice for mistreatment and lack of legal documentation and brought to the Sanctuary. However, with a twist in the court case, it was determined that Dolores would return to the Beto Carrero World zoo that legally “owned” her. After the end of the process in 2005, Dolores was permanently sent to the Sanctuary and arrived seriously debilitated, with fragile health and breathing problems. Despite all the mistreatment she suffered, and carrying traumas throughout her life, Dolores is very sociable and lives well in groups. She is a little clumsy, but at the same time she is affectionate with people she trusts and loves to groom. She lived in harmony with Black, until her death, and currently shares a room with Emilio, who is very fond of her.