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The Primate Rescue Center is a nonprofit sanctuary providing lifetime care to nearly 50 primates, including a group of 9 chimpanzees and a variety of monkey species.
Visit The Sanctuary
Become part of the Primate Rescue Center member family and join us at our exclusive members only events.
Adopt A Primate
By becoming a Primate Pal you will help support the medical, nutritional and enrichment needs of one or more of our residents for an entire year.
Our 100% Promise
The generosity of a single donor covers all of our annual fund-raising and administrative expenses — 100% of every dollar you donate goes directly to the care of the monkeys and apes who have found a safe haven with us!
Take Action
Every person has the potential to make a difference in the life of a primate. Whether you become a PRC member, raise your voice on an issue, or join our community of volunteers, the actions you take make a loud statement that primates everywhere matter.
News & Sanctuary Blog
We currently provide lifetime care and a safe haven for 9 chimpanzees and over 40 monkeys. In addition, we collaborate with a nationwide network of primate sanctuaries to rescue and relocate animals in need. Below are the latest updates from us here at the Primate Rescue Center.
Remembering our dear friend Toby
On May 2, 2019 we said goodbye to our dear, old friend Toby long-tailed macaque as he passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him most. Toby's health had begun to deteriorate in the last year despite our best efforts to help him regain his strength and...
What to Expect at Our 2019 Annual Member Event
If you are a member of the Primate Rescue Center, you have the opportunity to visit the sanctuary on June 8th for our Annual Member Event. This day is one we look forward to all year as we have the opportunity to share with our members the impact they are making in...
Give Big on Kentucky Gives Day!
We are gearing up for an amazing day of giving in Kentucky! This year the Primate Rescue Center is participating in Kentucky Gives Day on May 14th, 2019. This worldwide day of giving, hosted by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network, is specifically for nonprofit...
