by Tori Himes | Oct 16, 2017 | Maggie, Mandy, The Monkeys
Crested black macaques, also known as Sulawesi macaques, are an old world monkey species found on a group of Indonesian Islands. They have several striking features, such as their reddish-brown eyes, long muzzle with high cheekbones, and a long hair tuft at the top of...
by Melanie Parker | Oct 1, 2017 | In Memoriam, Shatar, The Monkeys
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you of the passing of Shatar Barbary macaque. Shatar came to the PRC in October of 2013 at the estimated age of 14, along with her friends Saidah, Soda, and Rex Barbary macaques, from the Las Vegas Zoo. This roadside...
by Melanie Parker | Sep 8, 2017 | The Monkeys, Toby, Tonya, Zoe
One of our most friendly and delightful monkey social groups is Toby, Tonya, and Zoe, a trio of long-tailed macaques who came to the PRC from a variety of situations but have found loving companionship in each other as they spend their days at our peaceful sanctuary....
by Tori Himes | Aug 19, 2017 | Cysgo, Food & Enrichment, The Monkeys
Here at the PRC, one of the most important things we provide for our primate residents is new and sometimes tasty enrichment! Enrichment is important because it helps increase the animals’ physical and mental activity levels. Enrichment can be anything from...
by Laura Clifford | Jun 13, 2017 | Events, The Chimps, The Monkeys
We are just under a week away from our Annual Member Event, so time is quickly running out to purchase or renew your membership! This year’s event will be held on June 17th at 1pm. This event is a unique opportunity for you to come to the sanctuary to visit the...
by Melanie Parker | May 12, 2017 | Food & Enrichment, The Chimps, The Monkeys
The primate residents at the PRC are always so excited to see what the caregivers, interns, and volunteers have cooked up each day for the chimps’ lunch and the monkeys’ dinner. Recently, we were happy to receive a large in-kind donation from longtime...
