Ellensburg, Washington: Statue of the Sign Language Chimp
Washoe the chimpanzee lived in Ellensburg from 1980 until her death in 2007. She was the first nonhuman animal to use human sign language.
- Address:
- 111 E. 5th Ave., Ellensburg, WA
- Directions:
- Downtown. In a tiny park just west of the Liberty Theatre. On the north side of E. 5th Ave. between Pearl and Pine Sts.
- Admission:
- Free
Visitor Tips and News About Statue of the Sign Language Chimp
Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.
Washoe lived in Ellensburg with four other chimpanzees. She and the other chimps learned sign language to communicate with humans and with each other. Washoe was the first chimp to teach sign language to another chimp. She passed away in 2007. In this sculpture, she is signing the word "friend."
[Lisa Fu, 03/05/2014]Nearby Offbeat Places
Bull Sitting on Bench Photo Op, Ellensburg, WA - < 1 mi.
Kitt Coyote Statue, Ellensburg, WA - < 1 mi.
Dick and Jane's Spot, Ellensburg, WA - < 1 mi.Latest Tips Across Roadside America
Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.
Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!
Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.
