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.
Slip-slidin’ Away ...
2010 has gotten off to a very cold start. In fact, it has been one of the coldest winters in more than ten years here. For several nights in a row we had temperatures hovering in the teens and while the baboons shivered and the snow monkeys snuggled for warmth, staff worked hard to make sure everyone had plenty of hay and heat for the more sensitive primates. Pipes froze, the ground crackled underfoot, and the small ponds iced over.
It’s Elemental: Simple Sanctuary Upgrades & A Break from the Texas Heat
Throughout the long, tough summer we managed to get quite a bit done for the Sanctuary. But activity really picked up as Fall brought cooler temperatures and better working conditions. There were two main issues on our plate that we were determined to push through and I’m happy to say we’ve had great success, thanks in large part to our hard-working staff and the generosity of our supporters and foundations.
