In a surprising reversal, the National Institutes of Health announced that the remaining chimpanzees (23 as of October 1) at its Alamogordo Primate Facility will be relocated to a federally operated sanctuary after all. Previously, the NIH stated that these former research animals could not be moved due to health concerns. (See AWI Quarterly, fall 2024.) But the agency indicated it had reconsidered after learning that most of the staff caring for the animals will be retiring next year. AWI is thrilled with this decision and believes that the sanctuary is the most suitable retirement location for these chimpanzees.