Andi

Resident

Formerly known as “Mystery Monkey 0805355,” Andi was quite the media darling when he was first captured while running loose in Bath County, Kentucky in 2015. Tattoos on his chest reveal a history in laboratory research, but because he was found elsewhere, we can only assume that he somehow ended up in a private home until his escape or release. There are many details of Andi’s history that will likely remain a mystery, but we are grateful that he is safe and sound at the PRC with a peaceful and bright future. When he arrived at the sanctuary, Andi was malnourished and very underweight. Luckily, he responded well to our intensive care and began to regain weight and grow stronger each day. Because Andi presumably had a difficult and traumatic life before rescue, he shows signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, much like a human would. To help ease his symptoms and give him the best chance of a more peaceful life, he is treated with prescription medication and extra enrichment to engage his mind. Andi started off very shy and troubled but he has become much more vibrant and comfortable with his surroundings. He is very interested in new toys and his favorite enrichment activity is foraging for popcorn, nuts and berries in a large nest of straw. Andi is also quite fascinated by his chimpanzee neighbors, and he enjoys watching them from his enclosure to keep up with all of the happenings within the troop. Andi’s favorite foods are avocados, spinach and peanuts.