Cysgo

Resident

Cysgo is a male capuchin monkey who was born in 1992. For years he lived alone as a pet in a private home in Kentucky with only a blanket for comfort. Primates who grow up in a solitary environment usually develop stress behaviors in order to cope with the isolation. Cysgo habitually sat in his cage whimpering and rocking while clutching his blanket. Thankfully, he was brought to the PRC in 2001 to live a more social, natural, and peaceful life. Cysgo lives with four other capuchins, and has proven to be a sweet, caring and gentle companion to all his monkey friends. Although Cysgo still keeps a blanket with him quite often, now he has the opportunity to groom his companions, forage for seeds and nuts, enjoy the sunshine and eat all of his most favorite delicious and healthy foods each day. He is a very happy guy, and loves to interact with those around him, both human and monkey alike. When caregivers come near, Cysgo runs to the front of his enclosure and lets out a very loud, excited squeal as a greeting. He loves spending time in his outdoor enclosure and heading to his favorite perches for a nap or grooming session. Cysgo is one of the oldest monkeys at the PRC, and needs extra care to support his health. His mobility is not what it used to be, so we have added extra ramps in his enclosure for ease of climbing, and he receives supplements to his diet to keep him at a healthy weight. Cysgo, like the other capuchins in his group, also loves to eat grapes, peanuts and frozen juice treats.