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Martina’s Political Influence
Our lovely Martina just celebrated her 22nd birthday this past Monday. Martina is an extremely intelligent and calm chimpanzee with a bit of a bossy streak, and she has a very interesting social position in our chimpanzee troop. She is much younger than our older...
First Snow and Memories of Warmer Days!
With the first snow now mostly melted from the ground, we still can’t believe that winter is here. This summer and fall were a blur! As the days get colder and colder, we often spend time wishing for those warmer days. Each summer our food preparation area...
PRC teams with Malone’s Restaurant group – finish your holiday shopping NOW!
Looking for another way to support the PRC this holiday season? Here's a great way to complete your holiday shopping AND get more bang for your buck! The Bluegrass Hospitality Group has generously created a program to benefit local charities. Through December...
Local Students & Teachers Team Up to Help Rescued Primates and Win National Contest
Nicholasville, KY - East Jessamine High School teacher, Gina Lyons, a volunteer at the Primate Rescue Center (PRC), teamed up with her high school’s photography club (led by EJHS teacher Lindsey Mulcahy) to create a narrated, photo DVD of rescue stories...
Our Sweet Suzie – Rest In Peace
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of our dear Suzie. Suzie was an olive baboon who arrived at the PRC in October of 2009 after more than 20 years of social isolation in a private home. After authorities intervened, she...
Stan Lee and Dean Haspiel team up for the final Panels for Primates comic strip
Comic legend, Stan “The Man” Lee, and Emmy award winning artist, Dean Haspiel, created Even Gorillas Have Pride! to help the Panels for Primates comic anthology end with a bang! The Primate Rescue Center has been incredibly fortunate to be part of such...
So Hard To Say Goodbye
Caring for primates in the sanctuary setting is full of highs and lows. We rejoice when an introduction is successful - when formerly isolated pets find companionship and flourish under our care. The staff and volunteers at the PRC form very close and special bonds...
Can We Wrap That For You?
Primate Rescue Center staffers and volunteers will be staffing the “Charity Gift Wrap” Station at Joseph-Beth Booksellers at The Mall at Lexington Green on Thursday, December 23 - ALL DAY from 9am to 10pm. This is one of our favorite and most popular...