Primarily Primates

THANK YOU to everyone who helped us surpass our Giving Day for Apes goal. We set out to fundraise $40,000 to help our elderly chimps age gracefully, and with the help of 224 donors, we raised $43,771–our new record! We couldn't do it without you!

So far, we've raised $32,117 for Shu Shu & friends' golden years! Your donations are helping fund everything from medications and vet care to accessibility upgrades for our aging residents. Help us reach our $40,000 goal today! www.givingdayforapes.org/story/shu-shu

Just $40 can help provide vegan protein and multivitamins for one chimp for an entire month! Help our senior chimps feel their best during their golden years: www.givingdayforapes.org/story/shu-shu

Who’s helping us fund our next enclosure modification?! Ramps and handholds can make all the difference for an aging chimp who has a harder time climbing and getting around. Every donation gets us closer to another enclosure modification. Donate HERE: www.givingdayforapes.org/story/shu-shu

WE'RE MORE THAN HALFWAY THERE 🎉 That means more vet care, medications, nutritious food and enclosure modifications for our senior chimps as they enjoy the golden years they fought so hard to reach. We're not done yet. LET'S GET THEM ALL THE WAY THERE! www.givingdayforapes.org

POWER HOUR IS ON UNTIL 2PM (EDT) ⏰ Donate at this link during the next hour to help Primarily Primates WIN additional funds for the senior chimps www.givingdayforapes.org/story/shu-shu

As chimps age they can develop heart conditions, joint problems and pain, just like us. They need specialized exams, procedures and equipment to keep them healthy. One vet visit can cost up to $3500. Help cover the cost: www.givingdayforapes.org/story/shu-shu

Medication for older chimps can cost up to $120 per month for each chimp! Help cover the cost at this link: www.givingdayforapes.org/story/shu-shu

Each icon represents something our aging chimps need, from medications and vet visits to accessibility improvements. As we raise enough to cover each need, we’ll turn that icon GOLD. Stay tuned and watch your donations add up! www.givingdayforapes.org/story/shu-shu

GIVING DAY FOR APES IS HERE! We have 24 HOURS to raise $40,000 for Shu Shu and our other senior chimps. Watch her story and help us make their golden years their BEST yet! DONATE HERE: www.givingdayforapes.org/story/shu-shu

The Trump Administration announced that it's proposing a complete rollback of a rule which currently blocks road construction, logging and mining activity, on tens of millions of acres of public forest land. More on our opposition and how you can comment: friendsofanimals.org/help-us-resi...

We’ve been getting a deluge of questions since last week when the NY Times published an expose about America's protected wild horses being sent to slaughter. Here, FoA’s Wildlife Law Program Director Jennifer Best dispels the myths the BLM perpetuates about wild horses

There're still a few weeks of summer left, and we love that Olive and Billie had a lemonade stand over the weekend, raising an impressive $178 to benefit PPI. THANK YOU! You can also provide the refreshments directly to our residents by donating a fruit party: primarilyprimates.org/product-cate...

Say hello to Hector! Found roaming an El Paso neighborhood, he is one of two spider monkeys we recently rescued, both "border babies' who likely suffered being trafficked from the wild into the U.S. You can make a donation to support Hector's lifelong care here wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebL...

Meet Hector, who was found roaming around El Paso. He's one of two spider monkey "border babies" we rescued yesterday, confiscated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife. PPI has rescued primates for decades. Since joining the Wildlife Confiscation Network last year, we now help care for confiscated animals.

Jackson thinks apple and veggie parties are APPLE-SOLUTELY the BEST! Thank you to Marry Harris for donating a party to his group. Visit our website at primarilyprimates.org/product-cate... to donate a food party to any of our residents!

For food enrichment over the weekend, the chimps got peanut butter coated sticks rolled in oats, and they were a big hit! In a sanctuary setting, it's our job to introduce variation to keep them active. Sometimes we hide their food in a paper tube or a pile of shavings for further enrichment.

Did you know "Shu Shu" is a term of endearment meaning "my little cabbage" in French? Shu Shu was aptly named at the now defunt LEMSIP. We're so grateful she ended up in our care 30 years ago! Today, Shu Shu is thriving because of companionship from chimps Cheetah, Mighty Fine, Norma and Selena ❤️

Jack, a hamadryas and olive baboon hybrid, and his half-sister, Janet, were once pets used in the entertainment industry before coming to PPI. Jack loves climbing trees, swaying from his favorite swing, and galloping across the yard to greet his care staff. And he’s VERY protective of Janet.

Phoenix was an exotic pet until arriving at PPI in 2017. After a dog attacked her arms, her owners avoided veterinary care. A vet contacted us, and PPI covered her treatment, making her a sanctuary resident! She lost her right hand but lives an active life with Jordan and other lemurs

Say hello to our newest spider monkey, Shep! He's ~2 years old & we rescued him from the exotic pet trade in April, after he'd been in the possession of U.S. FWS and the Houston Zoo. Read more about Shep and our work with the Wildlife Confiscation Network here: primarilyprimates.org/ppi-welcomes...

Baboons Olive and Saffron enjoying enrichment activities under the San Antonio sun!🌞 PPI’s enrichment coordinator says of the four types of enrichment, food is the most popular. Encouraging natural foraging behavior, we hide their food in a paper tube, a pile of shavings, a puzzle feeder, and more!

It’s birthday season at PPI! Bubba, Lisa and Herbie celebrated theirs this month, and Cheetah's turning 51 on April 1st! It’s not too late to send a fruit party their way! Visit primarilyprimates.org/product-cate... to make a donation of a veggie party, grape party, banana bash, etc. THANK YOU!

Meet Pigtail macaque Skeeter! Skeeter was rescued by us in 2017 and is our only pigtail macaque resident. He had been purchased from a breeder in New Orleans right after Hurricane Katrina and then kept as a pet before being rescued. Today he thrives on a healthy lifestyle. He loves avocados!

There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to grooming! The chimps aren’t just keeping each other clean—they’re also deepening bonds, resolving conflicts and sometimes just relaxing, like a human having day at the spa!! Here's Effie grooming Laura:

Yes the weather outside is frightful. We're hanging in there!! We wanted to let you know our residents are safe and sound. Our generators kicked in as soon as power went out. Our staff is superb.

Say hi to Ivor the kinkajou! Kinkajous are one of the non-primate species that call PPI home.

Oh, my! Three male capuchins, and 2 are very endangered crested capuchins, arrived from a west coast sanctuary winding down. Their rescue is our delight.

A special thank you from FoA president, Priscilla Feral ✨ We couldn’t do what we do without you! Thank you for your generous support in 2025, please consider giving to FoA as we wrap up the year and prepare to continue our mission in 2026. ❤️ friendsofanimals.org

Want to do lunch with macaque Teddy? I didn't think so. Let's send a donation to Primarily Primates sanctuary instead. wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebL...

Yeah, ShuShu. This is what piggie blankets are for!

If you give a rhesus macaque an iPhone... Everyone say hi to Jean!

Wait for the end to see Effie go 🤪

Last weekend, 2-year-old Sybil, a spider monkey, was found in a San Antonio yard with an eye injury and wearing a diaper. A few hours later, Animal Care Services delivered her to PPI, where she’s now eating, vocalizing and playing! Please consider a donation to support Sybil's lifetime of care ❤️

Meet Crash! 1 like = 1 boop🖤

We are sending a huge THANK YOU to every single person who donated/ supported us in any way through Giving Day for Apes We are beyond grateful to have raised $40,602 from over 200 different donors, besting a personal record, to build a new enclosure for our beloved chimps!

Giving Day for Apes is TODAY! 🥳 Your questions, answered. The link to donate is belowand we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated. And share with a chimp-loving friend! www.givingdayforapes.org/story/xmzgpf

Giving Day for Apes, a global fundraiser to support sanctuaries and for these special primates, is Tuesday, Oct. 7th! PPI is honored to be a part of this event, and we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated❤️ Donate: www.givingdayforapes.org/story/xmzgpf

Mark your calendars for October 7–Giving Day for Apes: a global fundraiser to support sanctuaries and for these special primates. PPI is honored to be a part of this event, and we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated.

We're heartbroken to share that chimpanzee Jason passed at age 33. Rescued from research, Jason spent 25 years at PPI. He was known for his smile, infectious joy and love of treats. He lived closely with his companion Baxter, who will miss him dearly--as will we all. Rest easy, Jason ❤️

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 that is now defunct. THANK YOU!

Primarily Primates is home to more than just primates--we rescued 3 wild horses from BLM captivity. Here's Comanche and Bindi bonding through mutual grooming, a powerful display of trust and connection. You can learn more about PPI's horses here: primarilyprimates.org/horsing-arou...

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. Herbie is looking for sponsors! You can help by sponsoring him here: primarilyprimates.org/product/herb...