International Primate Rescue

Founded March 1996

South African registered non profit No: 027-527-NPO

UK registered Private Limited Company No:  5846510

International Primate Rescue (IPR), as the name suggests, works with orphaned, homeless and/or captive nonhuman exotic primates anywhere in the world.  IPR - South Africa was launched in March 1996 in response to numerous requests to house unwanted primates. 

The sanctuary in Levubu, South Africa currently cares for over 50 exotic primates, many of which arrive with behavioural problems and require rehabilitation.   The demand for this service is growing relentlessly: we receive a constant stream of requests to rescue homeless primates in South Africa and abroad.  This is one of the major reasons for our intended sanctuary expansions.

In principle, the IPR sanctuary will accept any species of primate.  However, the shortage of suitable accommodation means that apes offered to IPR are currently redirected to other suitable shelters. We aim to provide accommodation for apes in the future.

IPR is currently saving towards a 20 hectare property in South Africa on which to build more primate enclosures and a training centre for local and international volunteers, gap year adults and students in the field of primate behaviour.

IPR is a registered non profit organisation in South Africa. 

International Primate Rescue - UK is a registered Private Limited Company and has applied for UK charity status.