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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...
Motor Mania
By: Becca Banks This post is in response to one of our young donors who asked during a visit: “Why do you need so many things to drive?” For Dylan and all you gearheads out there, let me introduce you to our small army of multi-purpose vehicles. The PRC...
Fresh Volunteer Faces!
We’re happy to announce and welcome 4 new volunteers to the PRC’s On-Site Animal Care Volunteer Team! Mari Schroeder, a Dietetics major at the University of Kentucky, began volunteering with us in October 2015. Samantha Thomas, who earned her...
Hungry Anyone?
One of the tasks we look forward to at the PRC is making lunch and dinner for the primates. We have created a Daily Cookbook full of special, creative recipes that the staff has formulated to be healthy and nutritious for our residents. These recipes are measured...
