Primarily Primates Inc
26099 Dull Knife Trail, San Antonio, Texas 78255
About the Business
Primarily Primates Inc. is a not-for-profit animal sanctuary located at 26099 Dull Knife Trail in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1978, it is the first primate sanctuary in North America, providing permanent, lifetime care for over 300 rescued animals, primarily primates. These animals have been saved from biomedical research, the pet trade, and the entertainment industry. The sanctuary is dedicated to the physical and psychological well-being of each individual animal, offering a peaceful and natural environment where they can live with dignity and make choices about their daily lives. Primarily Primates is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and does not engage in commercial activities involving animals. Supporters and collaborators play a vital role in maintaining the sanctuary, which is not open to the general public. Giving Day for Apes is a global fundraising event that supports sanctuaries like Primarily Primates, helping provide additional resources for the care and enrichment of the animals. Recently, the sanctuary rescued five primates from a zoo in Puerto Rico that closed due to suspected negligence. With a commitment to compassionate zoological care, Primarily Primates continues to provide a safe and loving home for its residents, including chimpanzees, lemurs, kinkajous, and birds."
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26099 Dull Knife Trail, San Antonio, TX 78255, United States
Reviews
"Great team taking care of these animals. Thank you for what yall do!"
"Had my volunteer orientation this morning. What an amazing place. All the animals are beautiful and well cared for... very excited about volunteering."
"Would like to volunteer when I can . I so love them and would like to come visit..is visiting allow"
"UPDATE: I received my Valentine's heart from Willie in the mail today. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! The photos included were so wonderful! Got everything framed and arranged on my wall by my bed so I can say good morning/goodnight to Willie. The smile in his photo just warms my heart and I embrace the love I feel for this guy! Thank you so much Brooke! Your handwritten letter/message was so sweet! I'm envious that you get to work so closely with Willie. It would be a true honor if I got the chance to meet him one day. Thank you again to everyone at PPI for your dedication to keeping these babies safe and healthy! I'll be making another donation soon so they can have a party!!!! So incredibly excited to have found this Sanctuary! As a lover of chimpanzees from the time I was very young, my love has only grown over time. I received my custom painting from Willie this week and was so filled with happiness. I immediately ordered a Valentine's heart to add with it. Willie, who I knew as Virgil growing up, was the chimp that I first fell in love with. Such a sweet face and great personality! What's not to love?! I was happy to search online to find that he is alive and doing well in the hands of his caretakers at PPI. What a great organization you have! I'm not sure if you have tours or volunteer opportunities in regards to the chimpanzees, but it would be a DREAM to be able to take time off of work to come down to your Sanctuary and pitch in to contribute to your organization. I hope to hear from you soon about possible opportunities! Thank you for everything you do for all of the animals you care for!"
"The 3 C's: Concern, Care & Creature comforts. I can only hope that I am taken care of as well when I retire. I may be biased as I know a few caretakers there but that's only allowed me to see for myself in a 'behind-the-scenes' sort of way just how well these animals are cared for. I can't donate much but, as they say, every little bit helps."
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