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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.
Remembering Sweet Hazel
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share news of the passing of chimpanzee Hazel due to complications of diabetes at an estimated age of 47 years old. Beautiful Hazel left us Wednesday morning in her sleep, leaving behind her legacy of relishing life's...
Volunteers Needed! – 2016 Member Event
Coming up on May 21 is the PRC’s Annual Member Event, and to help us welcome our beloved members, we need more Special Event Volunteers for this unique day at the sanctuary. We rely heavily on volunteers to help us make this event a success. We still have a...
Scentsational Enrichment!
One of the most important things we do for our residents is provide them with new and interesting enrichment. Enrichment can be anything from new or unusual scents, to food, toys, and games. Recently the chimps and monkeys have been enjoying some new scent...
