Thank you for registering for our "Afternoon with the Apes" tour! We’re excited to have you join us and can’t wait to see you.

You will receive a follow-up email with all the event and tour details, including what to expect and any important information to help make your visit a memorable one, the week-of your tour. In the meantime, below is some additional information pertaining to your visit.

This event includes a walking tour lasting approximately 1 hour and about ½ mile in length on uneven shell-rock paths in the Florida sun. Please dress comfortably for the Florida elements (bugs, sun, rain). You may bring bottled water on your tour, but we request that no other drinks (soda, Gatorade, etc.) or snacks be brought along. You will end your tour with a brief stop in our Great Ape Gift Shop, if you choose.

1. During cold and flu season, masks are not required to be worn during the event. However, if any member in your group is experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms in the 2-weeks prior to your tour date, they'll be asked to wear a mask. If anyone is experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms the day of your tour, please let us know that you need to cancel your reservation. This is for the continued safety of our animals and staff.

2. There is NO touching of the orangutans or chimpanzees during your tour.

3. Please reach out directly if you need directions to our main office, VAN SIMMONS, address.

4. This event may be cancelled at any time due to weather or for animal safety and well-being.

5. There is NO SMOKING or VAPING while on Center for Great Apes property.

6. If you are no longer able to attend this event, you can apply your donation to a Center for Great Apes year-long membership OR your donation will be considered a tax-deductible gift to the sanctuary.

If you have any questions about the event or your registration, please reach out to our Donor Programs Coordinator, Lauren, at donorprograms@centerforgreatapes.org.

Afternoon with the Apes - May 15th, 2025

Educational Tour