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The gorgeous weather in San Antonio today made for The gorgeous weather in San Antonio today made for some great playtime 🌞 Mar spent the day enjoying some (non toxic) bubbles 🫧

Your support allows us to ensure our residents get the best care! Link in bio to donate, every dollar counts 🫶

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Pant-hoots for the airwomen and airmen from Lackla Pant-hoots for the airwomen and airmen from Lackland Air Force Base who recently volunteered with us. They made enrichment items, chopped produce and organized our winter barn. And of course fell in love with Baxter, who was born in 1999 in a lab for experimental medicine that is now defunct. He later became property of The Buckshire Corp., which leased animals for scientific and cosmetic testing. It eventually leased Baxter and Walter, another chimp at PPI, to a German television show called “Martin’s Working Wildlife”—which trained them to perform tricks for television audiences. When they reached an age where they were difficult to control, they were returned to the United States before finding their way to PPI. 

When you volunteer with PPI, you’re giving animals like Baxter (and their caretakers!) one of the greatest gifts of all — your time. Whether you’re picking up or chopping produce, helping out at events, making toys or equipment for animals to use, or assisting in some other way, you’re helping the animals to feel loved. 

THANK YOU!
Like our name suggests, our residents are mostly p Like our name suggests, our residents are mostly primates. However, did you know Primarily Primates rescued three wild horses from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s life of imprisonment! 

We adore this beautiful moment between Comanche and Bindi. We call this photo “I’ve Got Your Back.” Horses groom each other, also known as allogrooming, as a way to maintain social bonds, communicate, and remove dirt, sweat, and parasites. Mutual grooming strengthens relationships, promotes trust, and can be a way to restore troubled relationships.
Herbie, one of our newest residents, is in a Texas Herbie, one of our newest residents, is in a Texas state of mind! Clearly he’s adjusting and embracing his new chapter at Primarily Primates, along with Emma, CJ and Jackson. 

Born on March 26, 1986, Herbie is the alpha of the family—a bold, vocal and larger-than-life personality who thrives in the spotlight. Whether he’s making his presence known with enthusiastic vocalizations or engaging in playful antics, Herbie knows how to command attention. But beneath his boisterous exterior lies a caring and considerate leader who looks out for his family. He is good at deflating any conflict among the group. He also has a quirky side—Herbie loves collecting his favorite treasures, including hats, shoes and magazines, which he proudly carries with him wherever he goes. With his mix of confidence, charm and heart, Herbie is truly one of a kind!

Herbie would LOVE a sponsor, and we’re actively looking for caring individuals to help! 

Please consider sponsoring Herbie. A link to his sponsorship page is in the comments!
Primates are not meant to be pets or playthings. Primates are not meant to be pets or playthings. 

That’s why Primarily Primates applauds Congress’ reintroduction of the Captive Primate Safety Act, which would end the pet primate trade in the US. 

@foaorg, which has managed PPI since 2007, will work tirelessly to get it signed into law! 

PPI knows all too well that primates—who are highly social and intelligent—belong in the wild and not exploited as pets. A staggering 100 of our 199 primates are ex-pets. 

You can learn more on our website.
In the wild, animals spend much of their time trav In the wild, animals spend much of their time traveling, foraging for food, exploring new habitats and socializing. In a sanctuary setting, it is our job to introduce as much variation as possible for them to keep their brains and bodies active. That’s why the enrichment coordinator job is so essential!

Laura Jackson, a San Antonio native, has been our enrichment coordinator for about 3 years and was an animal caregiver for two years before that.

Read more about Laura and her important work in our website's latest post!
We held a birthday bash for Emma, one of the four We held a birthday bash for Emma, one of the four chimps we just welcomed! We love seeing their personalities come out. 

Emma, who turned 23, is a sweet explorer full of energy and curiosity. Herbie is a charismatic leader. Now that she’s settled in, CJ is showing signs of being a social butterfly. And Jackson is quite the lovable entertainer. 

Our newest residents are looking for sponsors so if you feel a connection or are simply in awe of them like us you can become a sponsor. Any support is greatly appreciated as it costs approximately $35,000-$45,000 a year for a sanctuary to provide care for one chimpanze
You’re going to love this video of our four newe You’re going to love this video of our four newest chimps—Emma, Herbie, Jackson and CJ—adjusting to their new lives at PPI. 

You’ll also get a glimpse of what the new outdoor space that’s being built just for them is going to look like! 

Please help us meet the first phase of our fundraising goal of $30,000. Donations can be made on primarilyprimates.org
Chimpanzees thrive when they have space to roam, c Chimpanzees thrive when they have space to roam, climb, and connect. That’s why we’re building a species-specific habitat for our new arrivals, Herbie, Emma, Jackson, and CJ, that's complete with aerial tunnels, grassy grounds, and the enrichment they need to stay mentally and physically healthy. You can be part of something incredible by making a donation today to help us complete this project! Use the bio link to donate today! 

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We’re happy to share that Herbie, one of our new We’re happy to share that Herbie, one of our newest residents from Oregon, is recovering beautifully after his vasectomy surgery. He’s already reunited with his group and back to enjoying the good life. 
To help ease his transition out of surgery, our staff gave him a little distraction...some brightly painted nails! Doesn’t he look fab? To learn more about Herbie and his group and to make a donation that will help us complete a greenspace for them, visit our website using the bio link. 

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Big news from Primarily Primates! We've welcomed f Big news from Primarily Primates! We've welcomed four new chimpanzees, Herbie, Emma, Jackson, and CJ, from Freedom for Great Apes, which closed its doors in Oregon. Thanks to a carefully planned journey, they’ve arrived safely and are settling into their new home, where they’ll have more opportunities to socialize and thrive. Please help us meet the first phase of our fundraising goal of $30,000, so we can complete new outdoor space designed just for them! Use the link in the bio to donate!

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Something big is happening at Primarily Primates a Something big is happening at Primarily Primates and we can’t wait to share it with you! Be on the lookout for an exciting video update from the sanctuary...you won’t want to miss this. 👀 

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As the days get warmer, we suggest starting your m As the days get warmer, we suggest starting your mornings sunny-side up...lemur style! When lemurs sit with their arms outstretched and bellies facing the sun, they’re not just soaking up the rays, they’re regulating their body temperature! These sun-worshippers warm up in the morning to stay active throughout the day.
If there’s one thing you need to know about us, If there’s one thing you need to know about us, it’s that we take our parties very seriously! Check out these great pics of Theo and Neville enjoying a dried fruit and nut party this weekend that was generously donated by Darlene Jones! 

If you’d like to send a fruit or veggie party our way, check out our website to learn how. Link in bio! 

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Want to show your Valentine you’re really seriou Want to show your Valentine you’re really serious? Drop the diamonds and put the champagne back on the shelf. A Primarily Primates Valentine’s Day fruit party is the only way to show your love this Feb. 14! 

For just $30, we’ll treat the chimps at our sanctuary to a special fruit party box with a personalized “To” and “From” and you’ll receive a video of them enjoying the feast to share with your Valentine! 💕 link in bio! 

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Skip the flowers and chocolate this Valentine’s Skip the flowers and chocolate this Valentine’s Day and give a gift that make a difference! For $30, you can send a fruit party to the chimps at Primarily Primates in honor of your Valentine. We’ll send you a video of the chimps enjoying your gift in a personalized box and share them on our social media pages too! 

Order by February 10th to join the fun: https://primarilyprimates.org/product/valentines-party/
It’s time to eat, drink and be merry because don It’s time to eat, drink and be merry because donor Connie Ross generously donated one of EACH of our fruit parties in honor of our lovely volunteers Larry and Melanie Ross! Here are some pictures of Deeter, Stella, and Jewel enjoying their holiday feast! Thanks so much, Connie! 🎅🏻 🍉 

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We believe in second chances at Primarily Primates We believe in second chances at Primarily Primates.This #GivingTuesday, your support helps us provide rescued primates with enriching habitats, top quality care, and a chance at a life free from exploitation.

In 2024 alone, we rescued a kinkajou, marmosets, and a capuchin, and we’re working hard to maintain and improve spaces for our 29 chimps. Your support makes it all possible. Please give generously today! We so appreciate it. https://bit.ly/3zBSJw2
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Primarily Pri Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Primarily Primates! Today, we’re feasting on fruits and veggies and have a lot of gratitude for everyone who supports our sanctuary! Now let the gourd times roll... 😋
We can’t wait to share this with you! We’ve ad We can’t wait to share this with you! We’ve added a unique bracelet to our store that features a special bead revealing a photo of either Cheetah the chimp or Ruth the lemur when held up to the light. Each one comes in a gift bag with their story, reminding you of their strength and your support of our sanctuary. Durable, stylish, and meaningful...perfect as a gift or a treat for yourself for only $25 (shipping included). Link in bio!

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