Our Annual Member Event on June 7th was a joyful day of celebration for the rescued chimps and monkeys who call the sanctuary home, and for the compassionate community that helps make their care possible. With perfect weather and over 575 guests in attendance (nearly a record!), the sanctuary was buzzing with smiles, sunshine and support.
Guests browsed our gift shop stocked with unique items and PRC merch, bid on stunning silent auction pieces donated by local artists and businesses and entered our raffle for gift cards and event tickets. Kids enjoyed free face painting and fun prizes, while guests cooled off with refreshing lemonade and colorful snow cones from the concession stand.
Visitors also got a behind-the-scenes look at the primate kitchen, learning about individualized diets, special care routines and enrichment plans — all while getting plenty of time to relax and watch the residents enjoy their peaceful sanctuary life.
If you joined us this year, thank you for making the day so memorable — we loved seeing your smiling faces and sharing the sanctuary with you. If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry – you can still catch a glimpse of the fun in the video below.
And if you’re not yet a member, now’s the perfect time to join! Become a member today, and you’ll receive an invitation to next year’s Member Event – a celebration you won’t want to miss.