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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 South African monkey sanctuary.
We have just relocated our sanctuary from Polokwane to Pretoria! 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 a career-break or simply looking for a different holiday experience, you are welcome to join us as a volunteer.
2010 World Cup Accommodation: During the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, IPR will offer housing to volunteers at a daily rate. Full board and meals will be provided for £25 (Great British Pounds) per volunteer per day at our Pretoria sanctuary. Please see our volunteer page for more information.
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. Cook - prepare meals for volunteer workers. Please contact us (s.a@iprescue.org) for more information.
As a registered charity in South Africa and the UK, we really appreciate donations. If you would like to make a donation please click the 'Make a Donation' button below for a quick and easy way to contribute!
  
Sanctuary News - December 2009/January 2010
1st January 2010
It's a Girl!
We have confirmed that marmoset Lady's second baby is a girl. On the 1st January, she was named Priya, meaning "beloved" in Sanskrit. She and her brother Anthony were born on the 15th October 2009. Because she spent most of her time on Lady's back until recently, we were unable to determine her gender until now. See to the right, little Priya.
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January 2010
Baboon Enclosures: Trial and Triumphs
The building of the baboon enclosures in Pretoria has been underway since October and is nearly finished! The electric fencing was completed at the end of November. However, we faced a major setback when the energizer for the fencing was struck by lightning during a storm. The energizer has now been repaired and after all the hard work and anticipation, we are very excited for the six Hamadryas baboons to arrive this month. See to the right, the baboons' feeding area.
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1st December 2009
Little Anthony Moves In
Baby marmoset Anthony, who was born on the 15th October and removed from his mother to be hand-reared due to his weak state, has now moved in with his foster parents, Gabbi and Gerry, at the new site in Pretoria. It was essential to his long-term psychological development that he be introduced to adult marmosets as early as possible. Although he was shy at first and a bit apprehensive to be carried by Gabbi or Gerry, he is now getting on with them well and enjoying their company. He spent his first full night with Gabbi and Gerry on the 1st December - we were so proud of him and are happy with his progress! See to the right, Anthony being bottle-fed through the wires of his new enclosure.
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3rd December 2009
Happy Squirrel Monkeys
Our three Squirrel monkeys, Honey, Bobby, and Girlie made the move to the Pretoria sanctuary on the 3rd December. They seem to be quite happy and are adjusting well to their new surroundings. Their new enclosures are very large (more than twice the size of their previous enclosures), filled with new enrichment and foliage. Honey, who currently has an enclosure to herself after the passing of her mate, Gillie, in August, will soon be receiving two new friends. One male and one female Squirrel monkey will arrive with the baboons in January and join Honey in her new home. See to the right, Honey exploring her new branches.
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