Judy lived for more than ten years in a precarious zoo in Tel Aviv, Israel. Through an international NGO (Israeli Primate Sanctuary Foundation) and after much processing, Judy was transferred to the Anami Institute Sanctuary in 2012.

After the quarantine period, she was integrated with Omega—the Lebanese chimpanzee who had been living alone until then. His excitement was remarkable. His eagerness to be with her was reflected in his behavior. At their first physical contact, the two embraced, and the acceptance was mutual. Today, the chimpanzee couple lives in great harmony.