Centre provides refuge to chimpanzees after their rescue

A Chimpanzee at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County. Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary hosts 35 animals that have been rescued from across the world. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Poco, a 38-year-old chimpanzee at a conservancy in Laikipia County, is bubbly. He can stand, walk and even strut with a bipedal swagger just like a human being.

And just like 35 other apes being hosted at Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Poco is a refugee. He is a victim of illegal wildlife trade. Poco is learning to live a life in the wild once again.