By Fallon Mullen – Animal Care Manager When people think about monkey sanctuaries, they often picture playful primates, peaceful habitats, enrichment activities, and compassionate caregivers. While all of those things are certainly part of sanctuary life, there is another ingredient quietly woven into every rescue, every difficult decision, and every…

By Breanne Cyr, Primate Behavioral Specialist As you can probably imagine, support is one of the main pillars of sanctuaries. Sanctuaries would not be successful or even possible without support - support between monkeys, the humans working with them, as well as support from the community. Each form of support…

By Fallon Mullen – Animal Care Manager Patience is one of the most important things we practice every single day—and one of the most important things our residents teach us. Being an animal caregiver is extremely rewarding, but not always easy. The best caregivers remain patient, calm, and resilient, ensuring…

By Breanne Cyr, Primate Behavior Specialist Chances are that you’ve heard or used terms such as “monkey around”, “monkey bars”, and “monkey in the middle.” If you are somewhat familiar with monkey behavior, you might know why these terms are actually quite fitting - monkeys are playful, goofy, and sometimes…

By Joey Lara, Primate Caretaker It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Hanuman due to complications from diabetes mellitus. We are honored to have cared for him for the last three years of his life, during which he was able to experience the…