by Becca Banks | May 7, 2018 | Events, Ways to Help
Are you a member of the Primate Rescue Center? All members receive an annual subscription to our informative newsletter Reaching Out, as well as an invitation to our annual Member Event, which is coming up on June 9th this summer! Our membership categories are listed...
by Eileen Dunnington Dallaire | Mar 28, 2018 | Events
My second novel, The Immortalists (Putnam, January 2018), features a scientist named Varya who performs research in primates. As the book continues, Varya becomes particularly attached to one of her subjects, a rhesus monkey named Frida. I didn’t have illusions about...
by Melanie Parker | Feb 14, 2018 | Events, The Chimps
Love is in the air, and the chimps had an amazing Valentine’s Day party to celebrate! Thanks to our generous and caring donors, the chimps received gifts, love letters, cards, and toys, and we were able to fill the chimps’ playroom with loads of red, pink, and purple...
by Laura Clifford | Dec 3, 2017 | Events, The Chimps
It’s that time of year – Chimpmas is here! This year the chimps thought long and hard about what they would like, and then compiled a list of their favorite snacks and toys to brighten up their holiday season! We will share each Chimpmas wish on our...
by Laura Clifford | Oct 1, 2017 | Donald, Events, The Chimps
Our Alpha male, Donald, celebrated his 43rd birthday last week, and we threw him a pirate-themed birthday party! For each chimp’s birthday, we pick a theme and throw them a big party to celebrate. They love walking into a room full of new and interesting...
by Becca Banks | Sep 1, 2017 | Events
Because the sanctuary is closed to the public, we look for any and all opportunities to share our mission with the community. Last month, the Primate Rescue Center participated in Lexington’s premiere event, the August Night Market. This event is a local, pop-up...