by Laura Clifford | Nov 14, 2018 | Food & Enrichment, Jenny, Noelle, Toby, Tonya, Victoria, Zulu
We are so pleased to now be partnering with our local Whole Foods store located in the Summit at Fritz Farm. We go through a lot of food each week to feed the 9 chimpanzees and over 40 monkeys at the PRC and we are fortunate that a large percentage of their diet is...
by Becca Banks | Oct 4, 2018 | Events, Food & Enrichment, Martina, Timmy
Here at the Primate Rescue Center, we process, prepare and feed over 100 pounds of food to the primates each day! Their diet consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, nuts, nutrient-rich chow biscuits and locally grown browse. The apes and monkeys are...
by Tori Himes | Aug 19, 2017 | Cysgo, Food & Enrichment, The Monkeys
Here at the PRC, one of the most important things we provide for our primate residents is new and sometimes tasty enrichment! Enrichment is important because it helps increase the animals’ physical and mental activity levels. Enrichment can be anything from...
by Melanie Parker | May 12, 2017 | Food & Enrichment, The Chimps, The Monkeys
The primate residents at the PRC are always so excited to see what the caregivers, interns, and volunteers have cooked up each day for the chimps’ lunch and the monkeys’ dinner. Recently, we were happy to receive a large in-kind donation from longtime...
by Scott Roseberry | Mar 27, 2017 | Food & Enrichment, Our People
One of the things the primates at the PRC do not have to worry about is getting the nutrients they need from the produce they eat. With 50+ mouths to feed everyday, it is important to provide each of them with a balanced, healthy diet. The Primate Rescue Center is...
by Tori Himes | Jan 29, 2017 | Food & Enrichment, The Monkeys
With winter finally here in Kentucky, our monkey residents especially love their soft and snuggly blankets. Fresh and clean blankets are passed out daily for monkeys to use as bedding, soft seats, or something to cuddle. Even though their indoor enclosures are heated,...