Jenny
Resident
Jenny is one of our senior residents who was captured from the wild in 1971 and spent the majority of her life in the Greater Baton Rouge Zoo in Louisiana until arriving at the PRC in 1992 with her longtime mate Jason. After his death in 2003, Jenny was introduced to the spider monkeys and now enjoys the company of Dehlia, Bisou and Chester. Jenny has an unmistakable territorial vocal call that can be heard for miles, but we often find her silently sleeping in the sunshine or grooming her pal Chester. Jenny has a very sensitive digestive system and therefore is on a special diet to keep her healthy and strong. She loves to eat bananas, mango, kale, hard-boiled eggs, spinach, and fresh browse.
20+ Years of Sanctuary Club
The Primate Rescue Center rescued its first monkey, Gizmo, in 1987 and began a journey which has now spanned 34 years and given refuge to hundreds of primates along the way.
Fall Fun at the PRC
Fall is upon us. The shortened days, crisp, cooler air, and the changing landscape from bold green to shades of warm amber, deep scarlet and sepia gold mark the beginning of many changes and inspirations at the sanctuary. The nutrition and enrichment programs at...
A Day for Apes
We are gearing up for an amazing day of giving just for apes! This year the Primate Rescue Center is participating in Giving Day for Apes on October 15th, 2019. This worldwide giving day specifically for apes, hosted by the Arcus Foundation and the Global...
Sharing the Love
Happy Valentine’s Day! At the Primate Rescue Center, we are so fortunate to have supporters who show us love. Whether it’s by sharing our social media posts, donating to our fundraisers or sending goodies for the primates – we feel the love! We are so grateful and...
Give Big on Giving Day for Apes!
We are gearing up for an amazing day of giving just for apes! This year the Primate Rescue Center is participating in Giving Day for Apes on September 25th, 2018. This worldwide giving day specifically for apes, hosted by the Arcus Foundation and the Global...
Unlikely Friends
One of the most interesting and unconventional groups at the PRC consists of three spider monkeys and one siamang gibbon. These four friends have lived happily together for over a decade in an enclosure designed to fit each species needs. They all love to spend...
