Melanie Parker, Author at Primate Rescue Center

Too Frail To Retire? Humans Ponder The Fate Of Research Chimps

by Melanie Parker | Sep 6, 2018 | News

Chimps use sticks to poke into a mock termite mound to taste a sweet substance placed in the mound by keepers at Chimp Haven in Keithville, La. Today, caretakers say, more chimps in the U.S. live in accredited animal sanctuaries than in research facilities. Janet...

Animals Rescued from Maryland Roadside Zoo After Threat of Lawsuit

by Melanie Parker | Aug 15, 2018 | News, Rescue Stories, Rescue Stories Monkeys

Animal Legal Defense Fund initiated a lawsuit against Deer Haven Mini Zoo for violations of Endangered Species Act and state animal cruelty laws. Baltimore – The Animal Legal Defense Fund, the nation’s preeminent legal advocacy organization for animals, rescued...

2018 Summer Intern Spotlight

by Melanie Parker | Aug 3, 2018 | Interns

Over the years, the Primate Rescue Center’s Internship Program has grown into an incredible teaching and learning opportunity for interested individuals from across the globe. Interns become immersed in nearly all daily tasks that occur at the sanctuary, learning...

Monkey used in lab tests escapes and runs free in airport

by Melanie Parker | Jul 1, 2018 | News

A monkey once used in medical experiments has been caught and taken to a sanctuary after a daring bid for freedom at one of America’s biggest airports. Dawkins, a rhesus macaque, managed to escape from his transport crate at San Antonio International Airport and...

Celebrating Our Wonderful Caregivers

by Melanie Parker | Jun 25, 2018 | Events, Interns, Our People, Staff, Volunteers

June 8, 2018 marked the second annual Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day, and we were so excited to celebrate this day with our fellow caregivers, interns, and volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and heart to providing excellent care to the primates who have found...