by Scott Roseberry | Nov 17, 2017 | Our Team, Projects, Staff
Nestled in a wooded valley next to the Jessamine creek, the nearly 30 acres of sanctuary property at the PRC is quite a bit of land to maintain. On top of the mowing, weed eating, mulching, and almost constant leaf and walnut removal in the fall, we must also work to...
by Scott Roseberry | Aug 25, 2017 | Our Team, Projects
At the beginning of summer, we began planning and constructing a memorial garden as a way to honor and always remember the primates we have lost over the years. We started by choosing a tree near the chimp enclosure as a focal point for the garden, then lined the tree...
by Melanie Parker | Aug 2, 2017 | Interns, Our Team
The internship program at the Primate Rescue Center is an amazing opportunity for individuals who are interested in learning about primate care to immerse themselves in the daily hustle and bustle of life at a primate sanctuary. Food preparation, cleaning of...
by Eileen Dunnington Dallaire | Jul 22, 2017 | Interns, Our Team
When I decided that my career path must include animals, I began doing research of local sanctuaries. To my surprise, there was a primate rescue right here in Kentucky! I did not have any experience working in a sanctuary, let alone one with primates. With my love for...
by Tori Himes | Apr 27, 2017 | Interns
We would like to welcome some new faces to the PRC’s Intern Team! Joining us from Chicago, Illinois this Spring is Natalie Park. Natalie currently attends the University of Kentucky. She is a junior and working on earning her degree in Biology. She aspires to...
by Scott Roseberry | Mar 27, 2017 | Food & Enrichment, Our Team
One of the things the primates at the PRC do not have to worry about is getting the nutrients they need from the produce they eat. With 50+ mouths to feed everyday, it is important to provide each of them with a balanced, healthy diet. The Primate Rescue Center is...
