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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.
Spring Fever
The chimps are kissing winter goodbye and embracing sun-filled days spent lounging, grooming and playing in their massive outdoor enclosure. What better way to ring in springtime festivities than by throwing the first outdoor chimp party of the season? Our...
Fresh Volunteer Faces!
We’re happy to announce and welcome 4 new volunteers to the PRC’s On-Site Animal Care Volunteer Team! Mari Schroeder, a Dietetics major at the University of Kentucky, began volunteering with us in October 2015. Samantha Thomas, who earned her...
Hungry Anyone?
One of the tasks we look forward to at the PRC is making lunch and dinner for the primates. We have created a Daily Cookbook full of special, creative recipes that the staff has formulated to be healthy and nutritious for our residents. These recipes are measured...






