Primarily Primates, Inc. (PPI) is a not-for-profit animal sanctuary in Bexar County, Texas, providing permanent, lifetime care and housing for rescued animals, mostly primates.
The 300+ animals living at PPI in permanent residence have been saved from biomedical research, the pet trade, and/or the entertainment industry. Now, animal residents including chimpanzees, lemurs, small primates, kinkajous, birds, and farmed animals enjoy the peace true sanctuary brings. PPI was founded in 1978, making it the first primate sanctuary in North America and the first to rescue chimpanzees requiring lifetime care following medical research.
PPI cares for each animal individually and holistically, focusing on both physical and psychological health. As a true sanctuary, PPI is not open to the general public and does not breed, sell, trade, or use animals commercially. A community of supporters and collaborators keeps PPI energized and maintained.
PPI is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and is committed to compassionate and appropriate zoological care. These animals get to live the rest of their lives with dignity, experience proper social environments, and make choices about how they want to spend their days.
Mark your calendars because Giving Day for Apes is Oct. 3, 2023. Giving Day for Apes is a global day of giving in support of sanctuaries and rescue centers providing rehabilitation or long-term care for apes around the world. This year we are raising money for one more greenspace for our chimpanzees! For years, Primarily […]
DONATE HERE Primarily Primates Inc., a Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) accredited sanctuary, is rescuing five primates from Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo in Puerto Rico, which permanently closed in February following years of suspected negligence, a lack of resources and deaths of animals that were highlighted by activists. It was the U.S. territory’s […]
We hope you’ll be able to join us for a night of “Monkey Madness” on March 12 from 4pm-6pm at Elsewhere – Garden Bar & Kitchen. Celebrate our Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Accreditation with great food, delicious drinks, music, a raffle, and a silent auction as we highlight the terrific, tailed treasures of the […]
By Nicole Rivard When care staff at Primarily Primates introduced chimpanzee Baxter into a new, expansive green space for the first time, it was everything they dreamed of and more. “It was such a special experience to watch him to try out every single climbing structure that he possibly could. He made such happy vocalizations […]
You can make room for new toys and help animals in need by donating your used toys to Primarily Primates this year! We are specifically looking for donations of fleece blankets and used toys like toddler toys, baby walkers, sports balls and picture books. All of these items will be used for enrichment activities for […]
