by Melanie Parker | Nov 22, 2017 | Interns, Our Team, 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 Melanie Parker | Oct 1, 2017 | In Memoriam, Shatar, The Monkeys
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you of the passing of Shatar Barbary macaque. Shatar came to the PRC in October of 2013 at the estimated age of 14, along with her friends Saidah, Soda, and Rex Barbary macaques, from the Las Vegas Zoo. This roadside...
by Melanie Parker | Sep 8, 2017 | The Monkeys, Toby, Tonya, Zoe
One of our most friendly and delightful monkey social groups is Toby, Tonya, and Zoe, a trio of long-tailed macaques who came to the PRC from a variety of situations but have found loving companionship in each other as they spend their days at our peaceful sanctuary....
by Melanie Parker | Aug 2, 2017 | Interns, Our Team
The internship program at the Primate Rescue Center is an amazing opportunity for individuals who are interested in learning about primate care to immerse themselves in the daily hustle and bustle of life at a primate sanctuary. Food preparation, cleaning of...
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...
