by Melanie Parker | Sep 29, 2021 | Bisou, Cysgo, Dewey, Donald, Grady, Ike, Jenny, JennyG, Maggie, Martina, Noelle, Rodney, The Chimps, The Monkeys, Victoria, Zoe, Zulu
The Primate Rescue Center rescued its first monkey, Gizmo, in 1987 and began a journey which has now spanned 34 years and given refuge to hundreds of primates along the way.
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 Laura Clifford | Mar 16, 2018 | Bisou, Chester, Dehlia, JennyG, The Monkeys
One of the most interesting and unconventional groups at the PRC consists of three spider monkeys and one siamang gibbon. These four friends have lived happily together for over a decade in an enclosure designed to fit each species needs. They all love to spend their...
by Melanie Parker | Jan 31, 2013 | Bisou, Chester, Dehlia, The Monkeys
Some of the most interesting monkeys at the Primate Rescue Center are our three spider monkeys; Chester, Bisou, and Dehlia. Unlike most other monkeys, spider monkeys have incredibly strong, prehensile tails that can do just about anything that an arm and hand...