The Gift of Sanctuary
Alleviate the suffering of primates wherever it occurs Donate TodayKY Gives DayA Sanctuary for Primates In Need
The Primate Rescue Center is a nonprofit sanctuary providing lifetime care to nearly 50 primates, including a group of 8 chimpanzees and a variety of monkey species.
Visit The Sanctuary
Become part of the Primate Rescue Center member family and join us at our exclusive members only events.
Sponsor A Primate
By becoming a Primate Pal you will help support the medical, nutritional and enrichment needs of one or more of our residents for an entire year.
Our 100% Promise
The generosity of a single donor covers all of our annual fund-raising and administrative expenses — 100% of every dollar you donate goes directly to the care of the monkeys and apes who have found a safe haven with us!
Take Action
Every person has the potential to make a difference in the life of a primate. Whether you become a PRC member, raise your voice on an issue, or join our community of volunteers, the actions you take make a loud statement that primates everywhere matter.
News & Sanctuary Blog
We currently provide lifetime care and a safe haven for 8 chimpanzees and over 40 monkeys. In addition, we collaborate with a nationwide network of primate sanctuaries to rescue and relocate animals in need. Below are the latest updates from us here at the Primate Rescue Center.
Recycle and Enrich!
Recycling plastic and cardboard is a great way to help the environment. The less trash that ends up in landfills, the oceans or elsewhere, the better. Putting your plastic bottles in the recycling bin isn’t the only way they can have a second life! At the PRC, we...
Celebrating Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day
June 14, 2019 marks the 3rd annual Animal Sanctuary Caregiver Day! This special day was created by the National Primate Sanctuary Alliance and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries to recognize the selfless caregivers who make primate retirement possible. We...
Signed, Sealed, Delivered!
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...
