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Eureka Leader - March 12

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Former Festus-area chimp caretaker allegedly hides another chimp
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Former Festus-area chimp caretaker allegedly hides another chimp

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Jul 24, 2025

A U.S. assistant prosecuting attorney is asking that a former Festus-area chimpanzee caretaker face “significant punishment” after federal age…

Chimp missing from Festus-area facility found
Local News
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Chimp missing from Festus-area facility found

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Jun 3, 2022

A chimpanzee who used to be housed in a Festus-area facility and has been missing since last summer has been found alive.

PETA offers reward for information about missing Festus chimp
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PETA offers reward for information about missing Festus chimp

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 11, 2022

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who can provide information to locate o…

Chimps removed from Festus-area facility
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Chimps removed from Festus-area facility

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Aug 1, 2021

Six chimpanzees were removed Wednesday (July 28) from a Festus-area facility so they could be relocated to a sanctuary in Florida.

Missouri woman found in contempt over Festus-area chimps care plan
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Missouri woman found in contempt over Festus-area chimps care plan

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Apr 13, 2021

Tonia Haddix, who owns and cares for seven chimpanzees at the Missouri Primate Foundation,12338 Hwy. CC, south of Festus, is still battling wi…

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