Sanctuary Blog
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Kroger Community Rewards Program
Our hometown Kroger stores have been treasured PRC partners for over a decade. In addition to donating a wide variety of produce for our residents, they’ve recently launched a new program called Kroger Community Rewards to help local schools, churches and...
A Day in the Life of a Caretaker
Our days at the PRC revolve around the care of our animals. From the moment we get here in the mornings, to the moment we leave, our number one concern is the well-being of our residents. When we arrive to start the day, we immediately begin preparing to feed...
Veteran Volunteer News
We have two new additions to our Veteran Volunteer team, and a milestone anniversary to announce. Patti Hard, a Family and Marriage Therapist from Harrodsburg, Kentucky who runs a private practice in Lexington, became a volunteer with the PRC in June 2013. To date,...
Shop the PRC Online Auction!
We are thrilled to announce that our first annual Online Auction has begun! The auction will run from November 12th through November 25th. Signing up through the auction host is quick and easy, so you can bid as soon as you find your must-have items. We are proud...
Dogs of the PRC
We care for more than just primates at the PRC. We have two dogs who live at the sanctuary: Tigger and Sarah. Tigger is an older dog, so he now spends most of his day sleeping in his favorite bed. Sarah is still young and spry, so she likes to explore the property...
Spotlight: Out-of-Town Volunteers
In July the PRC welcomed back one of our favorite veteran out-of-town volunteers – Wally Littell. Wally lives in Titusville, FL most of the year, but makes the long journey to Kentucky every summer to volunteer at the sanctuary. The PRC staff and...
Foraging
At the Primate Recue Center, we make a point to “forage feed” our chimpanzees every day. We do that by chopping a specified amount of vegetables and fruits (70% and 30% respectively) and scatter the mix over a large bed of straw and paper. We then cover...
Enrichment Projects:Chimp Fire Hose Hammock
Inside the chimp’s night room are several hammocks made of woven fire hose, which are a favorite napping spot for Hazel, Pozna, Noelle, Zulu and Victoria. Providing places like this for the chimps allows them to get away from the group for a bit and practice...
