by Melanie Parker | Jun 25, 2018 | Events, Interns, Our Team, Staff, Volunteers
June 8, 2018 marked the second annual Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day, and we were so excited to celebrate this day with our fellow caregivers, interns, and volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and heart to providing excellent care to the primates who have found...
by Melanie Parker | Apr 3, 2018 | Our Team, Volunteers
The volunteer program at the Primate Rescue Center is thriving, and continuing to add new faces to the roster each year. These dedicated and hardworking individuals are an essential part of our caregiving team, and help us meet our goal of providing excellent care to...
by Melanie Parker | Nov 22, 2017 | Interns, Our Team, Staff, Volunteers
Thanksgiving is almost here, and what better time to think of all the amazing PRC volunteers and interns we are truly thankful for. This team of supporters helps us in a variety of ways – On-Site, Off-Site, and during our Annual Member Event. We are so grateful for...
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...
