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A Sanctuary for Primates In Need

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 — 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.

It’s Lunch Time!

It’s Lunch Time!

Part of our daily routine at the PRC is making lunch and dinner for the primates. We have created a Daily Cookbook full of different, creative recipes that the staff has formulated to be healthy and nutritious for our residents.   This recipe is measured to...

February Volunteer News

February Volunteer News

We’re happy to announce a few new volunteers who have recently been added to the PRC On-Site Animal Care Volunteer Program! Michelle Davis, a medical animator living in Lexington became a volunteer with us in September 2014, and so far has volunteered a total...