by Tori Himes | Oct 16, 2017 | Maggie, Mandy, The Monkeys
Crested black macaques, also known as Sulawesi macaques, are an old world monkey species found on a group of Indonesian Islands. They have several striking features, such as their reddish-brown eyes, long muzzle with high cheekbones, and a long hair tuft at the top of...
by Tori Himes | Aug 19, 2017 | Cysgo, Food & Enrichment, The Monkeys
Here at the PRC, one of the most important things we provide for our primate residents is new and sometimes tasty enrichment! Enrichment is important because it helps increase the animals’ physical and mental activity levels. Enrichment can be anything from...
by Tori Himes | Apr 27, 2017 | Interns
We would like to welcome some new faces to the PRC’s Intern Team! Joining us from Chicago, Illinois this Spring is Natalie Park. Natalie currently attends the University of Kentucky. She is a junior and working on earning her degree in Biology. She aspires to...
by Tori Himes | Jan 29, 2017 | Food & Enrichment, The Monkeys
With winter finally here in Kentucky, our monkey residents especially love their soft and snuggly blankets. Fresh and clean blankets are passed out daily for monkeys to use as bedding, soft seats, or something to cuddle. Even though their indoor enclosures are heated,...
