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The Primate Rescue Center is a nonprofit sanctuary providing lifetime care to over 40 primates, including a group of 8 chimpanzees and a variety of monkey species.
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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.
Popping Up at the NoLi Night Market
Because the sanctuary is closed to the public, we look for any and all opportunities to share our mission with the community. Last month, the Primate Rescue Center participated in Lexington's premiere event, the August Night Market. This event is a local, pop-up...
PRC Memorial Garden – To Always Remember
At the beginning of summer, we began planning and constructing a memorial garden as a way to honor and always remember the primates we have lost over the years. We started by choosing a tree near the chimp enclosure as a focal point for the garden, then lined the...
Tasty Summer Treats!!!
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...
