by Primate Rescue Center | Jun 13, 2019 | Events, Staff
June 14, 2019 marks the 3rd annual Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day! This special day was created by the National Primate Sanctuary Alliance and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries to recognize the selfless caregivers who make primate retirement possible. We are...
by Melanie Parker | Jun 25, 2018 | Events, Interns, Our People, Staff, Volunteers
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 found...
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...
by Scott Roseberry | Nov 17, 2017 | Our People, Projects, Staff
Nestled in a wooded valley next to the Jessamine creek, the nearly 30 acres of sanctuary property at the PRC is quite a bit of land to maintain. On top of the mowing, weed eating, mulching, and almost constant leaf and walnut removal in the fall, we must also work to...
by Laura Clifford | Oct 15, 2016 | Events, Our People, Staff
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance (NAPSA) workshop in Tacoma, Washington. The focus of this year’s workshop was planning for the future of primates who are in sanctuaries now as well as for those who...
by Laura Clifford | Dec 12, 2014 | Our People, Staff, The Chimps, The Monkeys
Our days at the PRC revolve around the care of our animals. From the moment we get here in the mornings, to the moment we leave, our number one concern is the well-being of our residents. When we arrive to start the day, we immediately begin preparing to feed...