The Center Blog
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Large and in Charge!
Chimpanzees are very social animals who live in large groups in the wild. They recognize and respect a hierarchy and each group usually consists of a dominant male, several high-ranking females, some younger subordinate males and females and juveniles. The PRC is...
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Thank You for Joining Us at Member Event 2018
We’ve had another great Member Event! With over 520 visitors, this year’s event was record breaking! Guests were shuttled down to the sanctuary where they had the opportunity to visit our gift shop, bid on items in our silent auction, purchase raffle tickets for a...
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Monkey used in lab tests escapes and runs free in airport
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...
READ MOREMeet Jane: One Feisty Female
Jane is a rhesus macaque who is one of two primates born at the Primate Rescue Center—despite our preventative measures. Each non-human male primate living at the sanctuary undergoes a vasectomy procedure by our veterinarian to prevent births in captivity. We still...
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Celebrating Our Wonderful Caregivers
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...
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Witness the Gift of Sanctuary
If you are a member of the Primate Rescue Center, you have the opportunity to visit the sanctuary on June 9th 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...
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A Mother’s Love
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...
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Give the Gift of Sanctuary on Kentucky Gives Day
Here at the Primate Rescue Center, our mission is to alleviate the suffering of primates wherever it occurs. We care for nearly 50 primates who have been rescued from the pet trade, the entertainment...
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