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Introducing Lilly!
Introducing Lilly, one of the newest long-tailed macaque residents at the Primate Rescue Center! This beautiful girl arrived at the sanctuary in December after her rescue from an illegal breeder/dealer facility in Alabama. Lilly is now available to sponsor through our...
Member Event 2026 – A Bird’s-Eye View
This bird’s-eye view of the Primate Rescue Center is spectacular! Nestled in the woods alongside the Jessamine Creek, it truly is the picture-perfect definition of sanctuary. Nearly 40 years ago, our...
Noelle’s and Rodney’s 31st Birthday Party
To celebrate Noelle and Rodney turning 31 years old in late 2025, we gave them a Hoedown Farm Birthday Party! Check out all the fun in the 3 Youtube video links below! Part 1 - Featuring Rodney and Noelle https://youtu.be/dsLl7Fh8f8E Part 2 - Featuring Martina...
Chimp-proof and Caregiver-Safe: Sanctuary Security in Action
Security at the Primate Rescue Center isn’t just about locks and doors—it’s about ensuring a safe, stable and enriching environment for both the primates and the humans who care for them.
Mowgli and Nikki
Mowgli and Nikki enjoyed time outside eating breakfast before storms arrived in the afternoon.
Chimp Enrichment – Barrel Feeders
The chimps enjoyed two new barrel feeders, created by one of our summer interns, Riley Welch!