Winnie

Resident

Winnie is a female capuchin monkey who arrived at the PRC on May 30, 2025. She was initially confiscated by animal control officials from a home in Indiana, then taken to Peaceable Primate Sanctuary (PPS) where she spent several months recovering from the deplorable living conditions she had endured as a human pet. When staff from PPS received Winnie into their care, it was thought that she was a very elderly monkey due to her poor health condition — she was extremely underweight, had sparse and ragged hair, extremely dry skin and very few teeth, likely removed by her former owner. However, after excellent care from PPS, her weight, hair and skin improved dramatically. She began to show her true personality and mobility, and we now estimate her birth year is 2005. After this incredible transformation, Winnie was ready to make the journey to our care and become the next member of the PRC’s capuchin monkey family. She was first introduced to Peanut and they quickly formed a tight bond, lovingly grooming each other and chatting happily about enrichment and food. Once Winnie had an ally in Peanut, we introduced her to the rest of the capuchins. Although it took a bit for everyone to get acquainted and figure out the hierarchy, they have become close and affectionate companions. And, Winnie has managed to gain the top position within the group! Despite her small size, she is the boss of this quartet, but maintains a peaceful and loving relationship with her new friends. Winnie is spunky and has energy to spare, moving swiftly around her new enclosure and utilizing all of the climbing structures and perches. She enjoys sensory-type enrichment, with different textures, scents, colors and flavors to explore and enjoy. Even though Winnie only has a few teeth for chewing, she enjoys all types of foods, even crunchy vegetables and nuts.