Sanctuary Blog

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Opie and Maddie – Together at Last

Anytime we rescue a new monkey, we have several initial steps to begin their rehabilitation. We first assess their overall health with a full veterinary examination. Then, we help them get accustomed to our daily routine and healthy diet. Once they have become...

Thank You Summer 2015 Interns

We had a really great group of interns this summer! They worked so hard and really made a difference in the primates’ lives! Follow this link to find out how you can experience this amazing opportunity. We are currently accepting local applications for the...

Volunteer News Update – September 2015

We’re happy to announce and welcome 4 new volunteers to the PRC’s On-Site Animal Care Volunteer Team! Jenny Smith, who works at UK Hospital in the emergency department, began volunteering with us in April.   Grace Meloy travels all the way from...

Party Time!

When any of our chimps have a birthday, we like to go all out and arrange a big celebration! We try to make each birthday as fun and exciting as possible, and it is always great to have the help of our supporters, members, and volunteers to make each party special....

Member Event 2015- A Soggy Success!

Even though rain showers dampened the day, we were thrilled with the turnout at our Annual Member Event! Over 350 members and supporters visited the sanctuary to donate towards the care of our primate residents, making this year a big win! With Sandy Mondrala,...

Annual Member Event—May 16, 2015

Time is running out to get your exclusive invitation to visit the Primate Rescue Center during our Annual Member Event! This event is reserved for Members of our sanctuary to visit our primate residents and enjoy refreshments, kids games, chances to win raffle and...

Member Event Volunteers Needed

Coming up next month is our Annual Member Event, and to help us welcome our beloved PRC Members, we need extra volunteers to serve as Special Event Volunteers for this unique day at the sanctuary. We rely heavily on volunteers to help us make this event a success,...