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Staying warm!
Winter is in full effect in Kentucky! With temperatures dropping into the single digits recently, helping our residents stay warm is a high priority. Around this time of year, we commonly get questions about how all the primates stay warm. Thankfully there are a...
Merry Chimpmas!
It’s that time of year – Chimpmas is here! This year the chimps thought long and hard about what they would like, and then compiled a list of their favorite snacks and toys to brighten up their holiday season! We will share each Chimpmas wish on our...
The Season for Giving…to Primates!
As a 501c(3) non-profit sanctuary, the PRC relies on the generosity of individuals to fulfill our mission of providing lifetime care to animals in need. Raising funds to support the nutritional, environmental, psychological, intellectual, and medical needs of the...
Thankful for our Team!
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...
Deterring Weeds – A Safer Approach
Nestled in a wooded valley next to the Jessamine creek, the nearly 30 acres of sanctuary property at the PRC is quite a bit of land to maintain. On top of the mowing, weed eating, mulching, and almost constant leaf and walnut removal in the fall, we must also work...
Toy Pet Monkeys: Helpful or Harmful?
According to Toys-R-Us’ Hot Toy List, monkey fingerlings are going to be one of the most coveted gifts for kids this holiday season. Monkey fingerlings are robotic, interactive toys that are small enough to slide around a child’s finger. The mechanized monkeys can...
Two peas in a pod!
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...
Happy Birthday, Donald!
Our Alpha male, Donald, celebrated his 43rd birthday last week, and we threw him a pirate-themed birthday party! For each chimp’s birthday, we pick a theme and throw them a big party to celebrate. They love walking into a room full of new and interesting...
