by Laura Clifford | Feb 4, 2015 | Bubbles, Ciera, Cory, Ike, The Chimps, The Monkeys
Whether in the wild or in captivity, chimpanzees and monkeys spend a large portion of their time grooming one another. Grooming is not only a great way to keep everyone clean and comfortable, it is also a great way to build and maintain good relationships within a...
by Laura Clifford | Dec 12, 2014 | Our Team, Staff, The Chimps, The Monkeys
Our days at the PRC revolve around the care of our animals. From the moment we get here in the mornings, to the moment we leave, our number one concern is the well-being of our residents. When we arrive to start the day, we immediately begin preparing to feed...
by Laura Clifford | Sep 9, 2014 | Food & Enrichment, The Chimps
At the Primate Recue Center, we make a point to “forage feed” our chimpanzees every day. We do that by chopping a specified amount of vegetables and fruits (70% and 30% respectively) and scatter the mix over a large bed of straw and paper. We then cover...
by Melanie Parker | Jul 25, 2014 | Food & Enrichment, Interns, The Chimps
Inside the chimp’s night room are several hammocks made of woven fire hose, which are a favorite napping spot for Hazel, Pozna, Noelle, Zulu and Victoria. Providing places like this for the chimps allows them to get away from the group for a bit and practice...
by Laura Clifford | Mar 29, 2014 | Food & Enrichment, Hazel, Pozna, The Chimps
Many of our chimps build nests out of the materials we give to them, such as newspaper, magazines, cardboard boxes, and burlap sacks. Two of our chimps Hazel and Pozna, are expert nest builders who can build a nest out of pretty much anything, and make it look comfy...
by Laura Clifford | Nov 23, 2013 | Events, Interns, Our Team, Staff, The Chimps, The Monkeys, Volunteers
It’s my favorite time of year…Tucked away between Halloween and Christmas sits a holiday that department stores everywhere seem to have forgotten about. You don’t have to buy anything for anyone, and you aren’t expecting anything in return (I...
