It is with great sadness we share the news that beloved chimp, Raisin, 47, died on Aug. 15.

She was one of our larger chimps at the sanctuary, a true gentle giant.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Rosemary, 60, our longest living chimp at the sanctuary, died on July 25

At press time Primarily Primates was working with the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance and a fundraising group to rescue three more chimpanzees from a shuttered California sanctuary.

We adore these photos of black and white-ruffed lemur Sax because they show off her striking thick fur.

We know COVID-19 has had far-reaching effects on nearly everyone’s lives. We hope everyone in our animal-loving community is healthy and safe. Please know we have been thinking about all of you.

Today we are mourning the loss of beloved chimpanzee Siri, 47.

Join us for “Tunes with Baboons” on Facebook Live! Join us next Tuesday, April 7th at 11 AM EST for a Facebook Live event you won’t want to miss! We’ll be having a “Tunes with Baboons” party where a sanctuary volunteer will be playing live guitar music to baboons Jack, Janet, Saffron and Olive! Simply […]

We know that the coronavirus is testing your nerves as it is ours.

I love to listen to music, and I love to dance.

Today we are relieved that baboons Janet, Jack, Olive and Saffron are safe and sound at San Antonio-based Primarily Primates. They are the lucky ones.