by Caitlyn Hume | Sep 8, 2019 | Maggie, Mandy, The Monkeys
We believe that Maggie may have both moor macaque and black-crested macaque genes. It is not uncommon for pet monkey breeders to disregard genetic differentiations between species. Maggie is a sweet, chatty girl who was rescued by the PRC from a private home in...
by Tori Himes | Aug 18, 2019 | Breanna, Bubbles, Food & Enrichment, Martina, Saidah, Zulu
The Primate Rescue Center is surrounded by lush green landscape that provides a shaded and secluded setting. Not only does this provide a peaceful sanctuary home for the residents, it offers access to lots of yummy browse for their diet! The bulk of the primates diet...
by Elissa Keicher | Aug 12, 2019 | Ciera, Cory, Food & Enrichment, Grady, Noelle, Timmy
The hot summer days have arrived here at the PRC! With many days exceeding 90°, we are making sure all of the residents are staying cool and enjoying some summer fun. Noelle enjoys snacking on frozen slices of jackfruit. Jenny runs through the cool mist coming...
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 Melanie Parker | May 19, 2019 | In Memoriam, Toby
On May 2, 2019 we said goodbye to our dear, old friend Toby long-tailed macaque as he passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him most. Toby’s health had begun to deteriorate in the last year despite our best efforts to help him regain his strength...
by Melanie Parker | Feb 24, 2019 | In Memoriam, Rescue Stories Monkeys, Tonya
We are so very sad to announce that strong and resilient Tonya long-tailed macaque passed away January 31. Tonya went peacefully and had the comfort of her best friend Toby right by her side.Tonya arrived at the PRC in November 1997, after spending the first...
