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Meet java macaques Andy and Febe! These best frien Meet java macaques Andy and Febe! These best friends are ex-pets, like a staggering half of the other primates at PPI! Andy was purchased at 6 weeks and his owner couldn’t get him to eat. Febe was purchased when she was just one, and engaged in self-harm at a young age. She was also allowed to play with her owner’s dogs and then developed behavioral issues. Primates are not pets! 🌞💕
Bubba sharing his favorite thing (shoes) with Lisa Bubba sharing his favorite thing (shoes) with Lisa🥹 A sure sign of a successful introduction! Read more about Bubba, Lisa, and the rest of their crew on our facebook page 💕

#primatesanctuary #chimpanzee #animalrescue #sanctuarylife
Yes the weather outside is frightful. But we wante Yes the weather outside is frightful. But we wanted to let our supporters know our residents are safe and sound. Our generators kicked in as soon as power went out. No matter what season it is, from cold winter mornings to hot, humid, summer afternoons, we have the best trained, caring staff providing whatever the animals need to be comfy and safe! This dedication doesn’t take a snow day!
The sweet sounds of spider monkey snack time🐒💕 Fel The sweet sounds of spider monkey snack time🐒💕 Felix, Nova, and Simon are the bestest of friends! 

#primatesanctuary #spidermonkey #animalrescue
How do we know the 300+ animals living at PPI who How do we know the 300+ animals living at PPI who have been saved from biomedical research, the pet trade, and/or the entertainment industry are now enjoying the peace sanctuary life brings…we witness  it every day. There’s a sweet spot in the day—midafternoon—where you’ll often see the chimps relaxing, some with their limbs stretched, some curled up in a nest they’ve made for comfort! A reminder we all can benefit from moments of zen throughout the day!

#primatesanctuary #animalrescue #chimpanzee
Running a sanctuary for 300 plus residents is no e Running a sanctuary for 300 plus residents is no easy task! When we need to take a little break or alleviate stress, the wild horses we rescued who live on the farm animal side of the sanctuary always have a calming effect. See for yourselves! We got these wonderful pics last week of Comanche, Bindi and Moxie with Executive Director Krystal Mathis, Board Member Tanya Suttles and Friends of Animals’ staffers who were at the sanctuary for a visit!🥰

#animalsanctuary #animalrescue #horse
Our newest residents (2 crested capuchins and 1 br Our newest residents (2 crested capuchins and 1 brown capuchin) are settling in nicely! They finished their quarantine, have been given a clean bill of health, and are now cleared to spend their time outside under the Texas sun🌞
Hello from Jackson, CJ, Herbie, and Emma🌞 Did you Hello from Jackson, CJ, Herbie, and Emma🌞
Did you know that PPI is home to just over 30 chimpanzees?! Chimps are incredibly intelligent beings who live very active lives in the wild — making their enrichment in captivity vital to their wellbeing! 

#primatesanctuary #chimpanzee #chimprescue #animalsanctuary #primates
Much of @foaorg ‘s heart lies with @primarily_prim Much of @foaorg ‘s heart lies with @primarily_primates — a sanctuary to over 300 residents, including over 30 chimps. 4 chimps (Emma, Herbie, CJ, and Jackson) joined us late last spring and inspired the construction of a brand new enclosure that encourages climbing and other behaviors you might see in the wild! Bedroom construction is still underway, but watch to the end of the video to see how the dome is coming along 🤩🤩🤩

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From all of us at PPI, we hope you had a wonderful From all of us at PPI, we hope you had a wonderful and safe New Years🎉  Here’s to another year filled with rescues, enrichment, and joy at PPI❤️
With your support, we were able to rescue 12 prima With your support, we were able to rescue 12 primates in 2025😱 Please consider making a donation so we can move forward with the same ferocity in 2026❤️ Link is in bio to learn more and donate🥳

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Justin and Jupiter are getting in the holiday spir Justin and Jupiter are getting in the holiday spirit ✨🎁❤️ Want to give them the gift of enrichment, fruit parties, and excellent care? Make a donation at the link in our bio! 

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Ivor the kinkajou enjoying a yummy snack 😋😋😋 Kink Ivor the kinkajou enjoying a yummy snack 😋😋😋

Kinkajous are just one of many non-primate species we have as PPI residents ❤️

#kinkajou #primatesanctuary #animalsanctuary
Christmas came early for THREE male capuchins — we Christmas came early for THREE male capuchins — we rescued them from a sanctuary in need on the West Coast. We can do this lifesaving work thanks to your support! 

The brown and two crested capuchins entered the sanctuary world as “surpluses” from zoo breeding programs. Notably, crested capuchins (we can’t get over their long tufts of hair converging to form a crest) are among Brazil’s most endangered primates. These intelligent tool-users face extinction because of habitat loss and fragmentation from deforestation for soy, coffee, palm oil, cattle ranching, mining, and urban expansion in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. They are also impacted by hunting and the illegal pet trade. 

Please donate to help us cover the costs of lifetime care for our new residents. Thanks to your support FoA-managed sanctuary, Primarily Primates, remains one of the very few accredited sanctuaries that actively rescues primates in need. ❤️

** These capuchins will enter their outdoor enclosure shortly, they are shown here in quarantine where they will remain for 2 weeks as PPI staff ensures they are healthy enough to join other residents **

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wrapping myself up because I’m the real gift 🎁 x wrapping myself up because I’m the real gift 🎁 

xoxo Selena ❤️
how your email finds me 🤗 – Shu Shu ❤️ how your email finds me 🤗

- Shu Shu ❤️
Send your loved ones the warmest wishes of the hol Send your loved ones the warmest wishes of the holiday season with a personalized video from the monkeys, lemurs, and chimpanzees celebrating at Primarily Primates ❤️ Your custom holiday video is an eco-friendly alternative to paper cards and also helps to support lifelong care for PPI residents🎄 Purchase yours now at the link in bio! 

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Primarily Primates has been rescuing primates from Primarily Primates has been rescuing primates from the illegal pet trade, biomedical research, and entertainment industry for decades. We continue to provide quality, comprehensive, lifelong care to our 300+ residents🖤 

Please consider supporting our work this Giving Tuesday, so we can continue saving lives✨ Link is in bio to donate 🫶 

#primatesanctuary #givingtuesday #nonprofit #chimpanzee
Emma enjoyed her Thanksgiving feast, we hope you d Emma enjoyed her Thanksgiving feast, we hope you did too! ❤️
Shu Shu was so excited to have a fall foraging par Shu Shu was so excited to have a fall foraging party last week 🍂🧡
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