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International
Primate Rescue
"Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough .
We have a higher mission - to be of service to them wherever they require it."
St Francis of Assisi (1181 - 1226)
International Primate Rescue has rescued primates from all over the world and currently cares for over 75 Common Marmosets, Black-eared Marmosets, Common Squirrel Monkeys, Bolivian Squirrel Monkeys, Cotton top Tamarins, and Mona Monkeys at our monkey sanctuary, situated in Pretoria, South Africa.
We are in the process of extending our current primate enclosures, and building new ones to accommodate more rescued monkeys. See the property news.
We're always happy to accommodate volunteers; whether you're a student who needs experience in working with animals, someone on a gap year, seeking an adult career-break or simply looking for a different holiday experience, you are welcome to join us as a volunteer.
Join our Facebook group "Friends of IPR" to see video footage of some of our sanctuary monkeys.
We currently have the following Long-term Volunteer positions available: Builder - help construct new monkey enclosures and greenhouse. Plumber - perform plumbing maintenence in the sanctuary volunteer house. Electrician - run electrical lines in the monkey enclosures and volunteer house. Please contact us (s.a@iprescue.org) for more information.
  
Sanctuary News - June/July 2010
Good news for Papi
We finally have Papi's diabetic problems under control through changing his diet and medication. His last blood test results were so bad that we wondered if he would survive more than a couple of months. We made some rather drastic changes to his diet and medication and, following the advise of a USA primate vet, we tested his urine several times during the day to access whether his new treatment was working. Papi must have wondered why there was so much interest in his urine - but all the volunteers were thrilled when the test strips revealed a negative result. Now our main challange is how to put some weight on Papi without giving him foods which will affect his diabeties.
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5th June 2010 - New Arrivals
Michael & Lincoln
How could you not adore these two beautiful Marmosets, who became our newest arrivals on 5th June 2010. The two four year old brothers, Michael and Lincoln flew from Cape Town with their owner, who had rescued them from the pet trade. They have settled down into their enclosure, are eating well and getting to know the carers and new routine.
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10th May 2010 - New Arrival - Tosca
There was much excitment at the sanctuary when Tosca arrived. We had searched South Africa to find a companion for lonely Thimone and we all thought that Tosca would make the perfect mate. Thimone, however was not impressed. The first thing she did, was attack him. Poor gentle Tosca was so scard of her that he hid in his box for hours on end and screamed every time she came near him. On the 14th May, one of the volunteers saw them sitting quietly within sight of each other - perhaps there is hope.
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Marvin - having a word !!!!
Marvin, who has always been vocal told us exactly what he thought of Flea and Sonko. Having been rejected by two other families, we thought that Marvin would be overjoyed when Flea and Sonko were not aggressive towards him. We cant be sure what Marvin was trying to say to Sonko in this photo, but its clear he feels quite strongly about it. We are fairly confident that he will settle down and make friends with them. |
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