DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Great Ape Trust in Des Moines is eliminating jobs and limiting public visitors because of a restructuring that will narrow its scientific focus.
Spokesman Al Setka says the research center is cutting about 10 jobs from its staff of 30. He also says the Great Ape Trust may host the usual 1,500 to 2,000 visitors a year, but more of them will be scientists and students instead of the general public.
The trust is home to colonies of orangutans and bonobos (buh-NO'-boze). The center announced in November that most of its orangutans will be moved out of Iowa. The bonobos will stay.
Operations Director Jim Aipperspach (EYE'-per-spach) says the trust will focus on language research and a conservation program in Rwanda.
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Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com
Spokesman Al Setka says the research center is cutting about 10 jobs from its staff of 30. He also says the Great Ape Trust may host the usual 1,500 to 2,000 visitors a year, but more of them will be scientists and students instead of the general public.
The trust is home to colonies of orangutans and bonobos (buh-NO'-boze). The center announced in November that most of its orangutans will be moved out of Iowa. The bonobos will stay.
Operations Director Jim Aipperspach (EYE'-per-spach) says the trust will focus on language research and a conservation program in Rwanda.
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Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com
