Intern Spotlight – Emilie Dixon
This summer we are delighted to have Emilie Dixon as our resident intern at the sanctuary! Emilie has been hard at work building enrichment for the monkeys – the Fire Hose/Container Feeder!
Our People
Say Please…The Magic of Operant Conditioning
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.
To Fix a Leaky Faucet
Dr. Tom Tietjen lends a hand and tells of his summer volunteering experience at the Primate Rescue Center.
The Social Primate
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.
Jake and Japanese Macaques
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...