Gut Aiderbichl ´s Sanctuary for Traumatized Chimpanzees and other ...

day would not be feasible. Basically, we are all in this together. Everyone can protect
weaker individuals in our world. Everyone has understood – and reacts accordingly
– that humanity need not exclude animals and the natural world.
Today, we are celebrating what has been under planning and construction since
2009. I wish to express my sincere personal thanks, in particular, to Renate Foidl,
Director of Gut Aiderbichl´s Sanctuary for Traumatized Chimpanzees and other Primates,
her Deputy Director Annemarie Kuti, whose team of carers all offer their help
on a voluntary (unpaid) basis. Sincere thanks go to Dieter Ehrengruber, Managing
Director of Gut Aiderbichl.
I have personally experienced the immense passion and commitment on the part
of all professionals in completing their work. To stay on budget, they frequently resorted
to employing the red pens. Sincere thanks to everyone, as well as Dr. Harald
Schwammer of Schönbrunn
Zoo, who also acted as voluntary
advisor and supported
our plans.
Last but not least, I wish to
thank all the members of
the press and media. The
story of our chimps always
needs acute sensitivity and
precise observation. I cannot
recall a single instant
of sensationlist reporting.
On the contrary, the tone
was always honest and objective.
Everyone knew this
was about more than just
good relations with animals.
Everything is at stake!
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