Sanctuary Blog
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Jumpstart your career with a PRC Internship!
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...
My Intern Experience by Natalie Park
When I decided that my career path must include animals, I began doing research of local sanctuaries. To my surprise, there was a primate rescue right here in Kentucky! I did not have any experience working in a sanctuary, let alone one with primates. With my love...
Celebrating 30 Years at Member Event 2017
We had another great Member Event! This year, we had the honor of celebrating the 30th anniversary of the sanctuary with our dedicated donors in attendance. With over 450 visitors, this year’s event was record breaking with over $12,000 raised that will...
Come for a Visit!
We are just under a week away from our Annual Member Event, so time is quickly running out to purchase or renew your membership! This year’s event will be held on June 17th at 1pm. This event is a unique opportunity for you to come to the sanctuary to visit...
An Egg-cellent Lunch Recipe
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...
New interns spring into action!
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...
Andi’s Journey: No Longer Just a Number
In 2015, a male rhesus macaque was found roaming loose in Bath County, KY. Unsure of where he came from or why he was wandering a residential area, Fish and Wildlife officers captured the lost monkey and brought him to the Primate Rescue Center. He was extremely...
Keep the Produce Coming
One of the things the primates at the PRC do not have to worry about is getting the nutrients they need from the produce they eat. With 50+ mouths to feed everyday, it is important to provide each of them with a balanced, healthy diet. The Primate Rescue Center is...
