by Primate Rescue Center | Mar 15, 2015 | Food & Enrichment, The Chimps, The Monkeys
Part of our daily routine at the PRC is making lunch and dinner for the primates. We have created a Daily Cookbook full of different, creative recipes that the staff has formulated to be healthy and nutritious for our residents. This recipe is measured to feed...
by Eileen Dunnington Dallaire | Feb 13, 2015 | Events, Food & Enrichment, The Chimps
Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is a great way for us to show how much we love the primates by throwing them a party! Our staff and volunteers really enjoy decorating the chimpanzees’ play room area with streamers, paper, treats, and...
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...
