08/27/2024
This day is too hot to handle but Marcus has the right idea. Stay inside the nice cool building and hang upside down!!! Enjoy it Markus you deserve it.
📸:sanctuary manager Erin
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Peaceable Primate Sanctuary is a non-profit sanctuary for primates retired from medical research.
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Peaceable Primate Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that provides a retirement sanctuary for primates that have been used in research or kept as pets. We are home to 43 baboons and macaques, we provide this sanctuary home once studies are completed and the monkeys are no longer needed. We receive no state or federal funding and rely on people generous support to fulfill our mission.
08/25/2024
What’s a great way to finish off your Saturday evening? How about some
monkey retirees.
“From Research to Retirement”
📸: sanctuary manager Erin
08/22/2024
Hello sanctuary friends,
The ole saying “shop till you drop” couldn’t be more true. So let’s get ready to fall over. The sanctuary has opened our official shop. Go to our home page and select the more button and select ”shop”. Your support is greatly appreciated by all of our 96 retirees.
08/17/2024
We’re Hiring! 🚨🐒
New retirees means new openings in our Animal Care department! Are you looking for a meaningful, exciting career working with primates? Check out our job posting and send resume to [email protected] to apply today!
Job Responsibilities:
▪ Monitor health, behavior, and general welfare of the primates and communicate observations to veterinary staff and supervisory team.
▪ Maintain animal enclosures and holding areas through efficient sanitization, general maintenance, and daily safety checks
▪ Assist veterinary staff with medication administration
▪ Prepare and distribute approved diets to the primates
▪ Provide approved enrichment to the animals at least twice per day
▪ Educate the public on proper husbandry and retirement of primates through private tours and fundraising events.
▪ Assist with operant conditioning to maintain established behaviors with primates to voluntarily participate in husbandry and veterinary care.
▪ Maintain support areas in accordance with USDA and supervisor standards through daily cleaning, inventory, basic maintenance, etc.
▪ Maintain sanctuary grounds through basic landscaping, gardening, and maintenance.
▪ Complete any additional tasks as assigned by management and lead animal keepers.
Job Requirements:
▪ High school diploma or equivalent is required
▪ Experience with animals is required
▪ Must be able to work in small team environment
▪ Must be willing to work holidays and/or weekends
▪ Proof of negative TB test required (can be completed after hire)
▪ Must be over 18 years of age to apply
Job Perks:
▪ PTO accrual, paid sick time, paid holidays
▪ Consistent schedule, 2 days off in a row, 39 hours per week
▪ Opportunities for career advancement at PPS - available for all employees
▪ Opportunities for paid travel and professional networking
▪ Opportunities for continued education
08/12/2024
Fort Mickey is ready to defend the other retirees from an attack. He has monkey biscuits and enrichment supplies for a prolonged standoff.
📸: Sanctuary manager Erin
08/11/2024
We know exactly what you need on a relaxing Sunday. Here is 1 minute of Sammy enjoying some 🌽. Sound up and you are welcome.
08/10/2024
Looks like sand and dirt to many but to us it looks like progress. Today starts the next university funded primate building. Providing retirement to our primate heroes is only possible with assistance from the research facilities and our generous supporters. Help us to continue our work.
08/09/2024
Fridays are for fun sanctuary pictures.
08/06/2024
Look 👀 !! Ace Hardware has a new spokesbaboon. And why not start making your Christmas list. In addition, who doesn’t love an ear of corn.
📸: Sanctuary manager Erin
08/04/2024
What do you do when it’s hot and humid outside? You stay inside and swing the day away. Thank you Bea for showing us how it’s done.
🎥: sanctuary manager Erin
08/02/2024
Let’s say hello to our new retirees!! Today 6 new baboons joined our sanctuary and we are over the moon to have them here with us. With this we welcomed a new university into our family, we look forward to providing their retirees the best life possible. Moving primates from research to the next phase of their lives is only possible because of the wonderful support we receive. Welcome primate heroes!
08/01/2024
Big day tomorrow as we welcome new retirees. Let’s have some fun and put your guess below.
A: Langur monkey
B:Unicorn
C:Baboon
D: Marmoset monkey
07/26/2024
Thank you to everyone that sent items from our Amazon Wishlist to celebrate Amazon Prime. The primates and birds can’t thank you enough for your generosity, with chatters and screams we salute you.
07/21/2024
This week we had the pleasure of hosting interns from Humane Indiana Wildlife. They were a big help at the sanctuary and learned new skills like primate husbandry, operant conditioning, and safe capture techniques. We also said goodbye to our wonderful primate intern Isa this week. She is off to work with great apes and to pursue her master’s degree! Thank you all for your hard work, we appreciate you very much!
Interested in our internship program? Click the link to learn more and apply! https://peaceableprimatesanctuary.com/internship/
07/17/2024
Hey there, it’s Amazon Prime Day! While you’re busy shopping, please consider picking out some items for our primates from our wishlist! All donations are greatly appreciated. With the summer heat, the primates would love more water tubs for swimming and of course, any tasty treats!
Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2Z5CQWAYGGS7D?ref_=wl_share
07/06/2024
Louise says “why wait until tongue 👅 out Tuesday when Saturday works” .
Louise lives with her friends Shorty and Gretchen, this great group was retired in 2022. We are able to provide this retirement because of the support we receive from the universities and our wonderful supporters. Primate Hero’s
📸: sanctuary manager Erin
07/03/2024
Special thank you to our friends at Strack and Van Til for providing our retirees with a wide variety of fruits 🍉🍎🍇 and veggies 🥦🥕🫑. Yum!!
06/22/2024
Baby, its hot 🥵 outside. Retiree Bruno has the right idea, snacks by the indoor pool.
❤️ primate retirement.
📸: sanctuary manager Erin
06/18/2024
Couldn't you us a nice baseball cap to block this scorching sun and support our retirees? Well, here is your chance. Our caps are one size fits all and are reasonably priced at $20 which includes shipping. We have various colors to choose from. Get yours now by emailing [email protected]
06/09/2024
It’s a beautiful day at Peaceable Primate Sanctuary!
06/06/2024
Providing a retirement sanctuary for primates has its ups and downs. Today was a sad day. This morning we said goodbye to Jerry baboon (Jer Bear) , he was the 4th retiree to arrive here on June 9, 2016. He was born in 1999 and was a retired research hero. The last few weeks his health declined and the staff along with our veterinarian made the very difficult decision to let him go. Jerry loved to hang out in the 1/2 acre enclosure with Juniper, Violet and Olivia while also loving to chase them when the opportunity presented itself. He was able to make it to his favorite spot in the enclosure where he peacefully passed surrounded by pure love. Thank you to our wonderful staff and Dr. Bolton for making the past 8 years the best it could be. “ Dearest Jerry we will miss you every day and thank you for allowing us to give you the care you deserved,and graciously accepted. RIP my dear friend.
05/30/2024
Another great day thanks to our wonderful staff. Only a day and a half was spent on building our second lemur enclosure. We have some small jobs to complete but the other group of lemurs will be out enjoying the great outdoors soon. Go Team!!
05/24/2024
Hard to believe this month celebrates our 9th year of providing a sanctuary for retired research primate. Our first residents were Periwinkle, Violet and Juniper. They are still with us and living the good life in good ole Indiana. From these 3 to currently 89 and still growing. Thank you to everyone for your continued support and encouragement.
05/21/2024
We would like to send a big thank you to Kelly and Amanda at Foster Parrots Ltd. and The New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary for taking time out of their busy day to speak with Erin and myself about all thing parrot 🦜 and macaw. On top of that they sent tons of information as we start our journey with our new residents. We love collaborating and are so thankful for their help. Give them a like on FB.
📸 : Erin
05/19/2024
Perfect day for a Fiesta!
Not too late to come out for the fun!
05/19/2024
Fiesta De Monos has officially started. Come on by for some great food and monkeys!!! You might even see some of our new residents. Hint hint they are black and white.
05/12/2024
Twitchy 📸Erin
Bruno 📸 Krista
05/01/2024
🎶 I’m so pretty, I’m so pretty and I know it 🎶. Don’t interrupt me.
🎥 Erin
04/27/2024
Happy world veterinary day. This very special day recognise the tiresome efforts of veterinarians globally. The sanctuary is blessed to have Dr Bolton providing her expertise and compassion to our retirees. Her love and commitment to our residents is beyond words. In addition let’s also celebrate our veterinarian technician Brittany who works so very close with Dr. Bolton. Let’s show them our appreciation.
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Winamac, IN
46996
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| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
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Corn Day
We know exactly what you need on a relaxing Sunday. Here is 1 minute of Sammy enjoying some 🌽. Sound up and you are welcome.
Next phase
Looks like sand and dirt to many but to us it looks like progress. Today starts the next university funded primate building. Providing retirement to our primate heroes is only possible with assistance from the research facilities and our generous supporters. Help us to continue our work.
Bea
What do you do when it’s hot and humid outside? You stay inside and swing the day away. Thank you Bea for showing us how it’s done. 🎥: sanctuary manager Erin
Beautiful Shirley
🎶 I’m so pretty, I’m so pretty and I know it 🎶. Don’t interrupt me. 🎥 Erin
The match
Rumble in the Jungle. Grandma for the take down!!! Look 👀 at those moves. And the crowd goes wild.
Merlin
New resident Merlin giving us his best sneaky bird imitation! 🦜 🎥: Erin
Rumble in the Jungle!!!
“Let’s Get Ready to Rumble” In the left corner you have “Grandma the hammer” coming in at 5 pounds of solid “ I’ll show you who is boss” In the right corner you have “Rookie Riah “The baby face” Coming in at 3.5 pounds. Let’s get this match started!!!
Lemur building tour.
AJ showing Periwinkle that he is the boss when it comes to snacks. 🎥: Sanctuary manager Erin
Swinging away the day!
Round two of Winston enjoying his new swing. Please share far and wide and help Winston get the word out about primate retirement. 🎥 : sanctuary manager Erin
Butterz showing the other retirees how it is done.
Bea and Bruno
Say hello to Bea (retired 2 week ago) and Bruno (retired yesterday). We are very successful with monkey introductions and that is due to a very observant and dedicated staff. Introductions with monkeys can be very difficult and we don’t get into them very lightly. Our mission / goal is to make sure that all of our retirees have a friend to spend time with. This is only possible because of our dedicated sanctuary manager and primate caretakers. Thank you to all for going above and beyond. 🎥 :Sanctuary manager Erin
Our wood chip projects continue. Today the chickens and guineas received chips in their enclosure and are having a great time. Thank you to our primate caretakers and sanctuary manager along with C&J affordable tree service for the assistance. We have 3 enclosures down and 1 to go. CHIP CHIP HOORAY!!
Time is running out, our “Bidding with Compassion” online auction ends today. Come and support all of our retirees at primatesanctuary.afrogs.org Lots of fine monkey art that will definitely be a conversation starter. Funds raised will purchase additional swings for all the monks (here is Shorty showing how it’s done) . Thank you for all of your support.
Let’s welcome new retiree Beto! He is 10 years old and as you can see he is enjoying his first day of retirement. What do you think of that belly flop (cannonball) ? We say 10-10-10 across the board. Welcome our new friend. 🎥 : Sanctuary manager Erin
Who doesn’t like a good party? Nike surely does! Happy Birthday sweet lady. 🎥 : Lead caretaker Brynna
New retiree Breaux exploring the great outdoors. Enjoy your retirement!!! 🎥 Assistant lead keeper Brynna
Mr. Dudley enjoying a snack in the great outdoors. 🎥 Erin
Mr. Lenny the Detective, checking out his new barrel! (Video by Lead Primate Keeper Brynna)
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