Sanctuary Blog
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Summertime Friends – New Volunteer and Interns
We would like to welcome some new faces to the PRC’s Volunteer and Intern Team this summer. Sierra Cleveland, a biology major at Duke University, has joined our animal care volunteer crew and has been working with us on Sundays. We’re so glad...
What’s for Lunch?
One of the things we do everyday is prepare lunch and dinner for our chimps and monkeys. Each recipe we use follows specific nutritional guidelines, and they are always packed full of fresh fruits and veggies. We prepare these recipes in the mornings and portion...
Bleat the Heat
Our three Pygmy goat residents, Roscoe, Lonnie and Cinnamon, have been living it up this summer at the PRC! Their favorite past-times include frolicking through two expansive fields, napping under shady trees, gobbling up their favorite summer fruits and playing...
Member Event 2016 – A Gleeful Gathering!
Every year, we look forward to the day when all of our wonderful members come and visit the sanctuary. It’s a chance for people to see how their donations are making a difference in the lives of the primates who call the PRC home. This year’s event was...
Remembering Sweet Hazel
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share news of the passing of chimpanzee Hazel due to complications of diabetes at an estimated age of 47 years old. Beautiful Hazel left us Wednesday morning in her sleep, leaving behind her legacy of relishing life's...
Volunteers Needed! – 2016 Member Event
Coming up on May 21 is the PRC’s Annual Member Event, and to help us welcome our beloved members, we need more Special Event Volunteers for this unique day at the sanctuary. We rely heavily on volunteers to help us make this event a success. We still have a...
Scentsational Enrichment!
One of the most important things we do for our residents is provide them with new and interesting enrichment. Enrichment can be anything from new or unusual scents, to food, toys, and games. Recently the chimps and monkeys have been enjoying some new scent...
Spring Fever
The chimps are kissing winter goodbye and embracing sun-filled days spent lounging, grooming and playing in their massive outdoor enclosure. What better way to ring in springtime festivities than by throwing the first outdoor chimp party of the season? Our...
