The Gift of Sanctuary
Alleviate the suffering of primates wherever it occurs Donate TodayPrimate PalsA 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.
PRC Volunteer Program – A Full House!
The volunteer program at the Primate Rescue Center has continued to grow and thrive over the past year, with nearly all of our winter volunteer positions filled. We are always accepting new volunteer applications, but currently, we are fortunate enough to have a...
A Haven for Hope
Meet Hope, one of two Japanese snow macaques here at the PRC. This sweet girl was a pet for 14 years until her former owner decided that she would be happier surrounded by other monkeys. When she arrived at the PRC, Hope quickly acclimated to living in a sanctuary...
Reminiscing About the Holidays
As we look forward to everything 2019 has in store, we reminisce about the extraordinary memories that were made during the 2018 holiday season. November and December were some of the busiest, and most exciting, months of the year at the Primate Rescue Center. Not...