Thirty-two chimpanzees, with different experiences of trauma and destined to live in captivity, have passed through the Great Apes Sanctuary of Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil, and have left us.

We record each story and honor the memory of all of them, as they will never be forgotten and will always be part of the fight for a fairer world for non-human animals.

Today, we remember Nega (born in 1977, first photo) and Pinho (born in 1985, second photo). Both lived for many years in the famous Garcia circus, “working” in the performances. However, they were kept in separate cages.

Only in 2007, when they were finally transferred to the Sanctuary, did they have the chance to interact as they deserved and became loyal companions. Coincidentally, both passed away in the same year, 2016.