Life is always interesting at the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary. With more than 500 monkeys, there is always something going on. For these primates, many of whom were rescued from roadside zoos, research laboratories, or private homes, this is their first experience at living life like a monkey: freedom of choice, a rich and varied diet, an enriched environment, and companionship with others of their kind. Their new life at the Sanctuary is filled with adventure, and the stories linked below will help you become better acquainted with some of these wonderful individuals.
Our Primate Postings are occasional updates on life at the Sanctuary, written and photographed by Director Tim Ajax. Here you'll find interesting snippets of information on various aspects of daily life for the primates.
"What's News" keeps you up-to-date on the latest happenings at the Sanctuary and the rehabilitation of newly rescued primates. Here also you will find the Sanctuary page from our twice-yearly magazine, Animal Issues.
Breakthrough
Tamae and PocoYou never know how long it might take. You never know for certain what the right trigger will be. For many, it’s as simple as a change of environment and the opportunity to forge new alliances. For others, the road can be difficult and long.
15 long-tailed macaques rescued
Born Free USA is pleased to announce that a laboratory has closed down, allowing us to rescue 15 long-tailed macaques and give them a second chance at life — a peaceful retirement at the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary.
They arrived on Saturday, July 17 safe and sound after a 1,700-mile journey (check out the video). They will be housed in temporary cages for a short time in order to be evaluated. Then, as soon as possible, they will be released into a sprawling 5-acre enclosure with trees and grass ... and other animals. But we need your help to make this happen.
