Melanie Parker, Author at Primate Rescue Center

A Mother’s Love

by Melanie Parker | May 14, 2018 | Bailey, Breanna, Caleb, Carlos, Cory, George, Ike, Jane, Rodney, Saidah, Sawyer, The Chimps, The Monkeys, Zulu

When we think of Mother’s Day, it’s usually a day to spend time with mothers and show them our appreciation and love. But not everyone is that lucky. Human, ape, and monkey alike, some of us aren’t able to be with our mother on this special day. Most primates living...

Three Cheers for Volunteers! – April 2018

by Melanie Parker | Apr 3, 2018 | Our People, Volunteers

The volunteer program at the Primate Rescue Center is thriving, and continuing to add new faces to the roster each year. These dedicated and hardworking individuals are an essential part of our caregiving team, and help us meet our goal of providing excellent care to...

Happy Valentine’s Day from the PRC Chimpanzees!

by Melanie Parker | Feb 14, 2018 | Events, The Chimps

Love is in the air, and the chimps had an amazing Valentine’s Day party to celebrate! Thanks to our generous and caring donors, the chimps received gifts, love letters, cards, and toys, and we were able to fill the chimps’ playroom with loads of red, pink, and purple...

10 Reasons Monkeys Should Never Be Pets

by Melanie Parker | Jan 5, 2018 | News, The Monkeys

If you or a friend are thinking about purchasing any type of primate (ape, monkey, lemur, marmoset, etc.) as a pet, we hope that you will take into consideration the following reasons that primates of any kind make terrible pets and choose not to contribute to the...

Thankful for our Team!

by Melanie Parker | Nov 22, 2017 | Interns, Our People, Staff, Volunteers

Thanksgiving is almost here, and what better time to think of all the amazing PRC volunteers and interns we are truly thankful for. This team of supporters helps us in a variety of ways – On-Site, Off-Site, and during our Annual Member Event. We are so grateful for...