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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.
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 β 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.
Come for a Visit!
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...
An Egg-cellent Lunch Recipe
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...
New interns spring into action!
We would like to welcome some new faces to the PRC’s Intern Team! Joining us from Chicago, Illinois this Spring is Natalie Park. Natalie currently attends the University of Kentucky. She is a junior and working on earning her degree in Biology. She aspires to...






