Bubbles, the chimpanzee once kept as Michael Jackson's pet, was born in 1983 and lived with Jackson through much of the 1980s and 1990s. As Bubbles matured, he became too large and aggressive to be a suitable pet. By 2003, concerns about his behavior and safety led to Bubbles being moved from Jackson's Neverland Ranch to the care of animal trainer Bob Dunn in California. After Dunn's facility closed in 2004, Bubbles was relocated in 2005 to the Center for Great Apes, a sanctuary in Wauchula, Florida, where he has lived since
. At the sanctuary, Bubbles enjoys a peaceful life with other chimpanzees, engaging in activities like painting and listening to flute music. He is described as calm, artistic, and the dominant male in his group. Despite his fame, he has become more camera-shy in recent years. Bubbles weighs about 185 pounds (84 kg) and is considered to have a sweet character
. Michael Jackson remained fond of Bubbles and visited him several times before his death in 2009. The Jackson estate has continued to support the costs of Bubbles' care at the sanctuary. There were reports that Bubbles attempted suicide in late 2003 after being separated from Jackson, but he was saved and has since lived a stable life at the sanctuary
. In summary, Bubbles is alive and well, living out his days in a Florida sanctuary with ongoing care funded by Michael Jackson's estate
