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...

PPI applauds Congress’ reintroduction of the Captive Primate Safety Act, which would end the pet primate trade in the US. PPI knows all too well that primates belong in the wild and not exploited as pets--over half of our primates are ex-pets. Learn more: primarilyprimates.org/foa-applauds...

In a sanctuary setting, it's our job to introduce variation for the animals to keep their brains and bodies active. That's where our enrichment coordinator and San Antonio native, Laura, comes in! Read more about her important work here: primarilyprimates.org/enrichment-c...

We held a birthday bash for Emma, one of the four chimps we just welcomed! Our newest residents are looking for sponsors; you can become a sponsor here: primarilyprimates.org/.../don... Support is greatly appreciated; it costs approximately $35,000-45,000/year to provide care for one chimpanzee.

We're building a new chimpanzee habitat for Herbie, Emma, Jackson & CJ with aerial tunnels, grassy grounds & climbing structures to help them thrive. Donate today to be part of something incredible! bit.ly/newchimps2025

Herbie is thriving after his vasectomy and back with his group! Staff painted his nails to distract him post-surgery and he rocked the look! Visit our site to learn more about this group+donate towards their greenspace! bit.ly/newchimps2025

Big news! We have welcomed four chimpanzees from the now-closed Freedom for Great Apes. They're settling in, but we need your help to finish their new outdoor space! Watch the video of their arrival: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-PX... and donate here: bit.ly/newchimps2025

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. #chimp #chimpanzee

Intergenerational friendships aren’t just for humans—just ask Joe Joe and Elfie! Elfie, a 20-year-old long-tailed macaque, has always had a nurturing side. After caring for an elderly vervet, she’s now taken young Joe Joe under her wing. #primates #sanctuary

Better get some Easter eggs on their way to our Texas sanctuary PLEASE because Grace is just one chimp who loves to locate and eat what's inside.

Spring means Big Nights for frogs, toads & salamanders, but roads make migration dangerous. 🐸 🚗 Slow down on rainy nights above 40°F, avoid wooded roads & push for crossing signs to help them survive! #BigNights #SlowDownForWildlife friendsofanimals.org/big-nights-a...

On March 18, Friends of Animals will argue before the 10th Circuit to stop the BLM from erasing Wyoming’s wild horses to appease the meat industry. Wild horses absolutely have a legal right to exist on public lands and we intend to prove it. friendsofanimals.org/friends-of-a...

The 2025 State of the Birds Report is a wake-up call...one-third of U.S. bird species are in decline, with 42 at critically low levels. Habitat destruction+pesticides are driving them toward extinction. friendsofanimals.org/birds-contin... #ProtectWildBirds #Birding #birdwatching

Cheetah's birthday is around the corner. Meanwhile, he and ShuShu have two new chimpanzee pals, Norma and Selena have been socialized with them, and this week Mighty Fine makes his appearance. A group of 2 expands to 5!

Lemurs have a fruit and nut party today. It's Maisha's tribe and they're female led!

Happy National Plant a Flower Day! 🌸 Maggie, a very lovely mangabey, knows the importance of taking time today to smell the flowers! You can help all the primates at our sanctuary flourish by sponsoring a monkey today! Visit our website to learn how: primarilyprimates.org/product.../d...

We’re having an amazing time at SXSW, sharing the mission of Primarily Primates and talking about how we give rescued animals the care they deserve! 🐵💚 If you’re here, stop by our booth and say hi, we’d love to meet you! #SXSW

Laura is 2nd in command in her group and rarely seen without her stuffed sheep “baby.” Like many chimps used as breeders in labs, she carries it to satisfy her maternal instincts. She’s also a foodie who always gets her share first! See how you can sponsor her: primarilyprimates.org/product/laura/

Want to prove your love? Forget diamonds and champagne, go bananas instead! For $30, send a Valentine’s fruit party to the chimps at Primarily Primates and get a video of them enjoying the feast. 🍌 🔗 primarilyprimates.org/product/vale...

This Valentine’s Day, skip the ordinary+send a unique surprise instead! For $30, you can treat the chimps at PPI to a Fruit Party in honor of your Valentine! We'll package your party in a fun box for the chimps+you'll get a video of them enjoying their feast! primarilyprimates.org/product/vale...

The best way to brighten up your day is an impromptu fruit fiesta! Grab some bright decorations, your best friend, your favorite snacks and you’re ready to party! Thank you to Patricia Morris, Erica & Peter Christman, and Trina Jonestellar for their recent fruit and veggie party sponsorships!

Chimpanzee Buffy is curious about the Valentine's Day solicitations 10 days early.

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! Order by February 10th to join the fun: primarilyprimates.org/product/vale...

Chimpanzee Bubba's fruit and nut party at Primarily Primates is far from demure.

Fear not if fruit freezes in Texas. There's a baboon at the sanctuary who finds frozen mangoes delicious.

Outdoor seating, a private table, and TWO tablecloths? This place is fancy! Big thank you to Tessa Havlik, Jeffrey Jump, and Lawrence Allen who sponsored this luxurious grape/Banana/veggie party for the lemurs at our sanctuary!

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! Order by February 10th to join the fun: primarilyprimates.org/product/vale...

Did you know that in addition to primates, we're also home to a variety of rescued birds? Our spacious aviary + parrot house allow them to fly and express their wild behaviors, unlike what they experienced living in tiny enclosures in pet homes. See how you can become a sponsor here: bit.ly/3pUrpGT

Don't be-leaf that a party about vegetables could be a fun time? Think again! The animals at our sanctuary LOVE veggie parties and sampling all sorts of fresh, nutritious produce. Check out our site to see how to donate a party today! primarilyprimates.org/product/vegg...

Today we're highlighting the only diamond in our lives, Jewel the chimpanzee! Jewel was rescued from a research lab and had a difficult early life. She came into her own at PPI and now shares a habitat with some of her best buds, including Grace who loves to play wrestle with Jewel! bit.ly/3D7c1KD

This #NewYearsEve, we would like to send cheers and pant-hoots to all our friends and followers who have made 2024 possible. Thanks to you, over 300 animals have the guarantee of a life free of exploitation and abuse. We are forever grateful to you for providing them with a better future!

Despite the warm weather, our residents received a winter wonderland enrichment thanks to donor Aaron Harris, who donated more than 20 live Christmas trees. Caretakers use these trees to provide new enrichment to the animals; the new sights, smells, and textures of these trees fascinated everyone!

We were thrilled earlier this year to have been selected for Earth Breeze's Buy One, Give Ten program! With a year’s supply of eco-friendly laundry sheets, we can keep up with the endless loads of bedding, towels, and blankets while cutting down on costs and waste!

Meet Lovable Lennie! Lennie came to Primarily Primates in October 2013 after spending his entire life as a pet. Now, he thrives in a spacious habitat where he zooms around with joy, playing with basketballs, bright-colored toys, and his favorite giant caterpillar stuffed animal. 🏀🐛 bit.ly/2Kjlxod

This #GivingTuesday, your support helps us provide rescued primates with enriching habitats+top quality care. In 2024, 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. bit.ly/3zBSJw2

We're feeling pretty fineapple over hear with a delicious pineapple/banana feast courtesy of Zach Rogers and Tracy Wall! The chimps found the fruits very a-peeling and devoured them all! If you'd like to send a fruit or veg party our way, check out our website: primarilyprimates.org/product-cate...

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... 😋 #HappyThanksgiving

China the spider monkey reminds us to eat our fruits and veggies to keep our immune systems strong this holiday season! 🍎🍌🥦🌽

Chimpanzee Mighty Fine contemplating perhaps the rush to get through Thanksgiving and on with the next holiday treats. He occupies his outdoor living space with Selena and Norma.

Chimpanzee ShuShu is known for her rapture over stuffed animals who are treated like her favorite objects.

If we offer the capuchins at the sanctuary scallions they move into a Thai yoga-type class, rubbing the scent on themselves.