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.
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.
by Melanie Parker | Dec 17, 2020 | Annabelle, Food & Enrichment, Non-Primate Residents
Just like we do our very best to provide the primates a nutritious and delicious diet to keep them healthy and strong, we are also able to provide Annabelle a healthy, wholesome diet through a food sponsorship from our local Pet Wants store in Lexington.
by Melanie Parker | Aug 5, 2020 | Events, Sanctuary Property, Ways to Help
After the decision to cancel the annual on-site Member Event at the Primate Rescue Center to protect the primates, staff, volunteers, members, and our community, the sanctuary was able to shift gears and create a virtual experience instead. This virtual event offered members an exclusive online portal to witness the gift of sanctuary and enjoy many of our event’s highlights through our first ever Virtual Member Event open from June 18 – June 27.
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...