by Melanie Parker | Feb 10, 2021 | Annabelle, Donald, Food & Enrichment, Ike, Jake, Jenny, Maddie, Martina, Noelle, Rodney, The Chimps, Victoria, Zulu
Thanks to our generous donors, Primate Pals and friends of the PRC who donated tons of toys, gifts and tasty snacks, the chimps and monkeys had an awesome time last month opening all of their presents on “Chimpmas” day.
by Laura Clifford | Dec 17, 2020 | Donald, Food & Enrichment, Ike, Jenny, Martina, Noelle, Rodney, The Chimps, The Monkeys, Victoria, Ways to Help, Zulu
It’s our favorite time of year – Chimpmas is almost here! The chimps thought long and hard about what they wanted to ask for, and we have compiled their list here. Take a look at their wish lists, and maybe you can make a Chimpmas wish come true!
by Laura Clifford | Jul 14, 2020 | Cory, Donald, Ike, Jenny, Martina, Noelle, Rodney, The Chimps, Victoria, Zulu
Today is World Chimpanzee Day – a day to celebrate all chimpanzees, wild and captive. We want to spend today highlighting and honoring the nine chimpanzees who call the PRC home! Each chimp is a unique individual with their own likes, dislikes and interests, and we...
by Melanie Parker | Nov 25, 2019 | Andi, Bailey, Bisou, Breanna, Ciera, Cory, Ike, Jax, JennyG, Junior, Maggie, Noelle, Norman, Opal, Sawyer, Timmy, Victoria, Zoe
Fall is upon us. The shortened days, crisp, cooler air, and the changing landscape from bold green to shades of warm amber, deep scarlet and sepia gold mark the beginning of many changes and inspirations at the sanctuary. The nutrition and enrichment programs at the...
by Melanie Parker | Jun 10, 2019 | Caleb, Ciera, Cysgo, Donald, Food & Enrichment, Ike, Jenny, Opal, Saidah, The Chimps, The Monkeys
The Primate Rescue Center’s Off-Site Volunteer Program is a great opportunity for volunteers near or far of all age ranges who love apes and monkeys. Off-Site Volunteers participate in providing excellent care and enriching experiences to the PRC residents by creating...
by Caitlyn Hume | Apr 22, 2019 | Ike
Ike arrived at the PRC in 1996 with a group of 6 other young chimpanzees rescued from a now-closed biomedical research lab in New York (LEMSIP). Ike and his chimpanzee friends were all under the age of 5 years old when they arrived at the PRC. These youngsters were...
