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Jake and Japanese Macaques

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...

20+ Years of Sanctuary Club

by Melanie Parker | Sep 29, 2021 | Bisou, Cysgo, Dewey, Donald, Grady, Ike, Jenny, JennyG, Maggie, Martina, Noelle, Rodney, The Chimps, The Monkeys, Victoria, Zoe, Zulu

The Primate Rescue Center rescued its first monkey, Gizmo, in 1987 and began a journey which has now spanned 34 years and given refuge to hundreds of primates along the way.

These are a Few of Their Favorite Things

by Melanie Parker | Apr 11, 2021 | Food & Enrichment, The Chimps, The Monkeys, Ways to Help

We are always looking for exciting enrichment items and encouraging our staff, volunteers, and interns to get creative when enriching the primates’ homes, but there are a few tried and true things that will never get old and can be used in various enrichment projects.

Chimpmas Day Festivities Wrap Up

by Melanie Parker | Feb 10, 2021 | Annabelle, Donald, Food & Enrichment, Ike, Jake, Jenny, Maddie, Martina, Noelle, Rodney, The Chimps, Victoria, Zulu

Thanks to our generous donors, Primate Pals and friends of the PRC who donated tons of toys, gifts and tasty snacks, the chimps and monkeys had an awesome time last month opening all of their presents on “Chimpmas” day.

Have a Very Merry Chimpmas!

by Laura Clifford | Dec 17, 2020 | Donald, Food & Enrichment, Ike, Jenny, Martina, Noelle, Rodney, The Chimps, The Monkeys, Victoria, Ways to Help, Zulu

It’s our favorite time of year – Chimpmas is almost here! The chimps thought long and hard about what they wanted to ask for, and we have compiled their list here. Take a look at their wish lists, and maybe you can make a Chimpmas wish come true!

Vernon’s Path Toward Recovery

by Melanie Parker | Jul 3, 2020 | Vernon

Over the past thirty years, the Primate Rescue Center has rescued monkeys from a diverse array of pet situations and laboratories, with individuals exposed to a variety of living conditions and levels of care. What all of these monkeys have in common is the trauma...

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