Get to know the three chimpanzees who live at Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, a sanctuary for rescued animals. Then watch a video of them!

Lulu
For many years, Lulu lived in a cage at a New York research lab. When the facility closed in 1997, she (along with her pal Midge, below) was one of the few primates to be retired to a sanctuary. Earlier in her life, Lulu had been trained to use a toilet, wear clothes, and brush her teeth. Today, this super-smart chimp knows how to get what she wants. She fills up her mouth with water to spit at her caretakers if she doesn't get the sweet treats she likes!

Midge
Midge spent his early years in the same lab as Lulu. But judging from his agreeable personality, you would never guess his difficult past. Believed to be about 33 years old, he loves to run around outside and play tug of war with Lulu and Kitty. Midge also likes to be surrounded by loud noises. He'll push around furniture just to hear the sound it makes. He's a big music fan too. His preference? Rock 'n roll—the louder, the better!

Kitty
Though her early life is a mystery, Kitty was probably captured from the wild in Africa. Before coming to the ranch, she lived in a research lab as a "breeder." She gave birth to many babies to supply the lab with more chimps. Now life is more carefree for this bright, affectionate, and patient chimp. Kitty likes to solve problems and play with complex toys. She also knows how to trade objects in order to get something she wants.