by Eileen Dunnington Dallaire | Nov 2, 2023 | News, Staff, The Chimps, The Monkeys
At the heart of the Primate Rescue Center (PRC), the well-being of our primate residents takes center stage. One of the many ways we ensure their welfare is through our evolving operant conditioning program, meticulously spearheaded by our Carestaff Supervisor, Elizabeth Gatlin.
by Tom Tietjen | Jun 23, 2023 | Projects, Sanctuary Property, Volunteers, Ways to Help
Dr. Tom Tietjen lends a hand and tells of his summer volunteering experience at the Primate Rescue Center.
by Michael Bliss | Nov 15, 2021 | Donald, Ike, Interns, Martina, Rodney, The Chimps
In general, primates are social animals. There are many benefits for being a part of a social system, one being protection. Of course, there are some exceptions to this general principle, for instance, the male orangutan, perhaps for the purpose of restraining the number of members competing for the same recourses, but this is not a common theme among the primate order.
by Alister Brown | Oct 29, 2021 | Interns, Jake
My name is Alister Brown. I interned at the Primate Rescue Center from May to September in 2021. During my time, I was able to grow close to all of the primates on the property. Since I lived in the same building as the chimpanzees, I grew especially close to all...
by Primate Rescue Center | May 5, 2020 | Volunteers
During this pandemic, safety guidelines have been implemented at the Primate Rescue Center to restrict attendance to essential staff only. This is the safest thing possible, and I completely respect the decision made by everyone there, as I know it was surely a...
by Becca Banks | Feb 7, 2020 | Interns
Carley Burrow joined our PRC team of interns in the spring of 2019. Check out this creative and resourceful enrichment project she made for the monkeys! Using a cardboard drink carrier, shredded paper, treats, a cardboard box, a pen, four medium length zip ties and...