Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Inc.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary is an excellent, dedicated nonprofit. Their enthusiasm and commitment to their residents and staff is exemplary. Their conservation efforts mean so much. I’m so glad to have found this nonprofit and to contribute to their work.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary is committed to providing the most nurturing and complete care for the primates living at the sanctuary. I have watched the interns and volunteers carefully and lovingly prepare meals and treats for the animals in their care. Without exception, they are dedicated to the sanctuary.

I've been privileged to be a veterinary advisor for PPS since the mid 1990's. They have the highest standards of care for the New World primates. The habitats, diet, and medical care are first rate. Their educational programs and public outreach keep them in the forefront of how animal sanctuaries should be run. They are a model facility.

I’m a volunteer at PPS and I absolutely love it! The monkeys are so well cared for by a wonderful team of caregivers. I’m always learning and am grateful for the time I’m there.

From firsthand experience, PPS is one of the few non-profit organizationst in which every member of the team constistanly acts in the best interest of the of the animals they care for.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary (PPS) is a compassionate organization, dedicated to the wellbeing of the monkeys. Every monkey receives individualized care to meet their needs, including specialized diets, medications and supplements, and customized enclosures. The Sanctuary isn't open to the public, allowing the monkeys to live a peaceful existence. It has been an honor to be a part of this organization for over 16 years.

The Pacific Primate Sanctuary is an amazing non-profit sanctuary. The place is carefully run by great volunteers that have a good eye for the needs of the monkeys and that always put their own needs second to that of the monkeys. All care provided at the sanctuary is well-planned and meticulously thought out, the volunteers make a super great effort in monitoring the monkeys and making sure that the resident monkeys are living the most comfortable life. The sanctuary is well-kept and an overall pleasant place to be!

Pacific Primate Sanctuary is a great nonprofit for taking care of the monkeys. This is a great experience as a volunteer to know their diets, behavior, and more. I enjoy my time here at the sanctuary getting to know all the types of monkeys and people who intern, volunteer and work here.

I feel grateful for having the chance to be part of the PPS team since April, 2022. I have worked before with wildlife in different settings (zoological garden, rescue centers) all across the world, and I have never seen in people such dedication and passion towards animals.

I am very fortunate to have been a part of the PPS team since 2016. The level of dedication and care provided for these monkeys is unlike any other.

I like monkeys! Wonderful place that takes good care of them!

Great place! We appreciate the great care they provide to the primates.

Wow! Great place! They treat the monkeys with so much respect and love.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary is the best volunteer job I’ve ever had. Everyone is extremely kind and helpful towards the monkeys (and people). Going there every week is a wonderful experience and I hope to continue the journey for a long time.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary is a special place, where I feel very grateful to be an Intern. The love for the monkeys is evident in every individual who works here, and the animals' and their welfare are prioritized above all else. Our 22 monkeys are each unique individuals, who are reliant on our Sanctuary for a safe, caring place to live.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary is great. They care very much for the monkeys that they take care of. I enjoy being a part of the team.

I have been an intern at PPS for about 8 months now. All of the staff here are incredibly dedicated to providing the best possible care to the monkeys housed here at PPS. The monkeys care always comes first and all primary caregivers live on site to provide round the clock care.

A wonderful group doing fantastic work with primates! Caring, knowledgeable people, beautiful facilities, and an everything the mommies need to have a wonderful life! And they have a great internship program!

My time at PPS as an intern was one of the best experiences I have ever been a part of. Everyone is incredibly caring and attentive to all of the monkeys needs. They recieve some of the best care I have seen by some of the best people that I know. I miss PPS and the monkeys very much!

Pacific Primate Sanctuary is the gold standard for animal care and rescue. The monkeys get to enjoy a life of freedom, friendship, good food (much of it grown on site), stimulating environments, and love from their caregivers. The intern program provides a training ground for future generations dedicated to preserving and caring for endangered species.

The Pacific Primate Sanctuary is one of my favorite places on the island. Spending once a week caring for monkeys is such a wonderful opportunity, and I appreciate the Primate Sanctuary for giving me this experience and teaching me so much.

I am a volunteer with PPS and I honestly admire their dedication to the needs of each animal. Their goal is to ensure the primates live their best lives and, therefore, do not allow visitors to the sanctuary so the primates are put first. As a volunteer at the facility, I am incredibly thankful to be part of this wonderful organization and the care for the unique creatures. If anyone is looking for a place to volunteer on Maui, I would highly recommend. I doubt anything can give you more fulfillment than your work at PPS.

I volunteered here when living on Maui and was so fortunate to be a part of this incredibly caring and organized sanctuary. I helped with a variety of duties from preparing breakfasts for the primates, power washing the enclosures, gathering fruits and vegetables on the lush property to use in making enrichment for the primates.
PPS works very hard to ensure that each primate has what it needs. I learned so much during my time there and it was very difficult to leave the sanctuary when we moved off the island.

Never have I been a part of a team that cares so passionately for a cause and never have I been a part of a team that has had such strong leadership. Working with the supervisor, Gini, and other interns had been nothing short of a complete blessing. Their attention to detail and level of care provided really goes a long way to provide a high quality of life for the primates. I’m proud to have been part of such a team that have been so dedicated to providing care to primates.

I have been at this sanctuary as a resident intern for about half a year now, and every day has been nothing short of an unimaginable privilege. The care, empathy, and dedication granted to these monkeys is woven into every aspect of this organization, and is held up by each and every one of the kind and wonderful people who take the time to help here. This is an organization truly dedicated to creating a healing space for these amazing animals, and having the chance to work and learn here has been an exceptional and life-changing experience.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary takes great care of the monkeys. The interns and volunteers are dedicated to providing excellent care for the primates and they go above and beyond for the monkeys.

I have worked closely with PPS and it is a beautiful sanctuary that truly prioritizes the monkeys in their care over everything else.

I come to volunteer at this wonderful place one a year. It is truly a joyful experience for me to be part of the efforts to care for these animals. I am always amazed and appreciative of all the care and love that is evident every time I walk through the front door.

The care provided at Pacific Primate Sanctuary is simply unmatched, and being a part of such a dedicated and capable team has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I am honored to have spent the last year as an intern here at PPS, as the care provided to each and every monkey is tailored to their specific needs and allows them to live a peaceful and natural life. Each and every member of the team has nothing but the monkeys' best interest at heart, and it is a community in which I am proud to be involved!

I have been blessed to be a part of the Pacific Primate Sanctuary (PPS) team for over 13 years, and have served many different roles at the Sanctuary- from Resident Intern to Operations Manager to serving on the Board of Directors. In each of these positions, while the roles were quite different- one thing has remained the same- my primary goal has always been to provide the monkeys with the best life possible, and to keep their needs as the top priority. This is something that makes PPS truly exceptional- the needs of the monkeys are always number one. Everything that is done, is done with their best interest at heart. The monkeys are treated with compassion and respect, and are catered to on an individual level. I am so grateful to be a part of the PPS community.

PPS is the most beautiful sanctuary where the animals are treated with outmost respect and love. Their habitats and food are cared for and prepared to the finest details.
And the primates are given only the best. I’m honored to be part of the Ohana and give my highest rating to PPS.

I can't begin to convey what a wonderful experience it has been for me volunteering at the Pacific Primate Sanctuary. As an organization, they have really gone above and beyond in their efforts to create a nurturing and supportive climate for all the primates on site. It was clear immediately upon joining the team that all of the volunteers and interns are deeply committed to the animals, getting to know their individual personalities and watching their health and well being closely. I'm grateful to know that PPS exists to protect and care for these precious creatures. Huge mahalo to everyone that makes it possible.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary is a place like no other. Diet, housing, enrichment...everything is tailored to fulfill the specific needs of each and every monkey. The Sanctuary is peaceful and surrounded by luscious vegetation, allowing the monkeys to heal and thrive in a natural environment. Every day, the monkeys can be seen eagerly exploring their habitats, grooming one another, or just relaxing in the sun - which demonstrates just how comfortable and well they are at the Sanctuary. The team is passionate and dedicated to the monkeys, and the welfare standards at the Sanctuary are exemplary.

The Pacific Primate Sanctuary is trully a place dedicated to the wellbeing of the monkeys. Each monkey receives a personalized cared and any of their needs are addressed. I have never seen an organization so fully committed to the animals they care for.

Continues to be an amazing organization that I am proud to be a part of!

Pacific Primate Sanctuary (PPS) is dedicated to the protection, preservation and permanent care of threatened, endangered, and distressed primates. Where we strongly believe NO animal should ever go through suffering at the hands of humans. PPS is an entirely dedicated group of volunteers! It is a non-profit wildlife conservation organization here on the island of Maui. This place was created solely out of passion, love, and peace, and you still feel it decades later. I have the privilege of volunteering and providing care to many beautiful species of monkeys and I can tell you this place is magical! PPS provides refuge and rehabilitation. They have created beautiful naturalistic habitats where primates may recover from past trauma and abuse they have suffered. The sanctuary is located on such a serene property, it is a tropical jungle oasis that sparks joy and allows the monkeys to feel close to nature while still having the care they need to thrive and live healthy life’s. There is weekly enrichments, food grown in the garden and all around the property are strategically placed fruit trees. The monkeys are curious, interactive, alert, and happy! I can tell you I look forward to my time spent at the sanctuary every week and love knowing I am making a difference in the monkeys life’s.

A place full of beautiful and wonderful monkeys. There is a dedicated network of volunteers that make this sanctuary thrive due to their passion for animal wellbeing. I hope that the sanctuary can continue looking after these animals for many more years to come.

The Pacific Primate sanctuary is a beautiful place of healing. This organization offers the highest quality care to the monkeys, going above and beyond to meet every need. The interns and volunteers are lovely, dedicated people, and it was a pleasure to work with them.

PPS is a loving place caring for wonderful beings! As a volunteer since 2016, my time spent caring for the monkeys has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The quality of care given to every individual is unmatched, and I am so grateful to have been a part of this amazing organization.

I began caring for the monkeys at Pacific Primate Sanctuary as a teen and today, over 25 years later, I serve as a board member. At the Sanctuary, the needs of the non-human primates come first. It’s not just a philosophy or mission statement; this organization and its small group of committed staff walks its talk with the utmost integrity, providing the highest caliber of care to the monkeys and exceptional education opportunities through its internship program. Here, every decision is informed by what’s best for the monkeys, which stands in stark contrast to the animals’ former lives on exhibit as tourist attractions or as test subjects in laboratories. I’m proud to be a part of the Sanctuary, helping to further awareness of the intrinsic value and rights of our extended primate family.

I have followed Pacific Primate Sanctuary since its inception. The skill, devotion and compassion of their staff, volunteers and founding director are in my view peerless. On the heels of the United Nations report of the mass extinction of one million species in our lifetime, their mission is more relevant and more urgent than ever. They protect species from extinction and promote the biodiversity that makes our planet and all its inhabitants thrive.It is without qualification that I support the work of Pacific Primate Sanctuary and urge others to become familiar with their earth-saving work.

I have been a full-time volunteer at Pacific Primate Sanctuary for just over a year and a half and I am so grateful to be a part of this amazing project. This place is truly a Sanctuary. Providing individualized care for animals whose natural habitat is being destroyed daily has been rewarding beyond belief. Run by a fully volunteer staff, the Sanctuary works to create a calm and peaceful place for these endangered monkeys to live out their lives and I have learned an incredible amount in my time here, both from my coworkers and the monkeys alike. Just looking into the eyes of a tamarin you can see their soul and after a while, once you've fed and cared for them enough, you can feel the mutual trust between you. It is in these moments that I am reminded of why we dedicate our lives to this work, to give refuge to these beautiful souls and help them feel safe, some for the first time in their lives. I love PPS and will forever hold the monkeys in my heart.

I have been involved with the Pacific Primate Sanctuary for many years. This is a unique organization in that, being run by volunteers who care for creatures that are quickly running out of habitat in the wild, the individuals who have found there way to the sanctuary are able to be cared for with respect and love by the staff who do all they can, what they can, for these beings. In doing so they take a stand against the tide of destruction.
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this effort.
I encourage all to volunteer who can, and if you can not, please donate what you can and be a part of the Pacific Primate Sanctuary family.

Steven Wormser

PPS is a truly a one-of-a-kind organization. At the Sanctuary, monkeys that have been rescued (i.e. from laboratories, the exotic pet trade) are able to live out full, enriching lives in a habitat much like the one they would inhabit in the wild. As a current resident intern at PPS, I can testify to the high standard of specialized care each monkey receives. The health needs, dietary preferences, and overall comfort of each individual is of the utmost priority to the staff, who provide round-the-clock care. I feel incredibly privileged to be able to work with these beautiful animals every day.

I have been a resident Intern at PPS for the past year, and I have never encountered an animal care facility that puts forth the level of detailed care that this Sanctuary does. It is incredible to learn as much as we do about each species of primate, and to be responsible for so much of their care. I have become adept at recognizing the various vocalizations and behaviors of each monkey, preparing and distributing the specialized diets, and providing medical care when necessary. At this place of peace you truly learn what it takes to run a Sanctuary with the big picture in mind. It is a phenomenal feeling to help provide such a high quality of life to so many beings, especially when many of them have come from research facilities, the illegal pet trade, or tourist attractions. When you walk through the Corridor and see so many of the monkeys slob-flopping, a relaxed behavior that is rarely seen in captivity, you know that you’re helping out a spectacular mission.

My son and I are proud to be volunteering at this special place. The staff is brilliant and kind. Every creature is treated with respect and nurtured. They are highly organized and provide a unique home for the monkeys.

The Pacific Primate Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of primates that have been used in animal research, pets that have been surrendered, and others that have been misused or mistreated. The staff consists of amazing volunteers who dedicate their lives for a year or longer to create a habitat and life for the primates that is as close to a natural environment as is possible. Some of the rescued primates have gone from tiny wire cages where they never saw or felt sunshine to amazing enclosures filled with natural greenery, open air, sunshine, and shelter from the cool and damp elements. These abused primates have been given the chance to be part of a family group and to live a normal primate life. Kudos to the amazing staff of PPS for giving of their lives and hearts to the primates they have rescued!

My experience as a resident intern:
After graduating from University, I wasn’t quite sure what the next steps would be. I knew I wanted to go to Veterinary school someday, but at the time I felt called to gain more hands-on experience working with animals. For months, while working to save up money, I researched internships all around the world, but when I came across Pacific Primate Sanctuary the searching came to a halt. This internship offered an experience unlike any other I’d seen. The depth of training, including primate behaviors and communication, emergency medical care, colony management and so much more seemed like exactly what I had been looking for. Not to mention, living in a yurt in the rainforest surrounded by monkeys sounded pretty cool. When I was accepted to the program, I was simultaneously overjoyed and anxious about the journey that lied ahead.

After arriving at PPS, I quickly realized just how special the Sanctuary truly was. In all my work with animals, I had never seen a place so dedicated to understanding the specific behaviors, needs, and tendencies of each individual that resides here. Rather than just meeting their basic needs, the Sanctuary gives each individual the specialized care they need to heal and grow, both physically and emotionally. The program here is unique in that the Interns hold the responsibility of ensuring that each monkey is cared for, and the Sanctuary functions smoothly. Every team member has a say in what we think is best for each individual, and being trusted with the responsibility of caring for the monkeys has been a deeply empowering and rewarding experience. The level of training and care given by management far exceeded my expectations, and the depth of our responsibilities for and relationships with the animals was beyond what I could have anticipated.

For my independent project, I focused on what it means to be a Sanctuary and the different ways that we as caregivers can foster such an environment. I created three new documents for the manuals to specifically provide information and instruction on how we as caretakers can uphold the true meaning of Sanctuary. These documents focused on Hawaiian values, interpersonal communication, and the importance of mindfulness in animal caregiving. Through each of these documents, I sought to help clarify how we can integrate some of the more intangible and abstract components of being a PPS caregiver with the more tangible and concrete aspects of the working experience. By adding new types of protocols to the manuals that deliberately blend the core tenets of the Sanctuary—open-mindedness, peace, compassion, love—with our daily animal care tasks, I wanted to make the meaning of Sanctuary more accessible to each team member. Ultimately, I hoped to provide information about how we can manifest Sanctuary in every task we perform in caring for the monkeys.

Through this internship, I have learned more than I thought possible in just one year. There were times that were difficult and times that challenged me in many ways, but through those experiences I have grown. In this realm of work, we give of ourselves without expecting anything in return; Nonetheless, these monkeys and this experience have given me more than I could put into words. I gained an in-depth understanding of primate behavior, exotic animal care, and the functioning of a Sanctuary. I gained confidence as a trainer, animal caregiver, and member of the PPS team. I gained new perspectives on the world and a renewed sense of appreciation for the Earth and all of its beings. I gained strength, independence, and a deeper understanding of both myself and the people around me around me. I gained wisdom and knowledge from each team member, and made friendships and memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

As my internship draws to an end, I reflect on my time here with the monkeys, and the ways that they’ve made me smile and laugh each and every day. For example, the time(s) when Sylvan unknowingly dropped the contents of his ti packet to the floor of his Enclosure, then looked at me in disbelief as if I hadn’t given him a snack or was playing some sort of joke. Or the drastic lengths we went to to prevent Genevieve from eating critters that we knew would upset her stomach. I will miss the little things, like hearing Pacey “happy chirp” when I walk past his Enclosure and the way Nikki screams with excitement each day before receiving her medications as if it’s something totally new. I will miss hearing the monkeys call to one another in the afternoon, and the sound of Prospero banging on his metal roof in the early hours of the morning. These sounds, along with the singing of the birds, the mooing of cows nearby, and the sound of rain falling on the yurts became the soundtrack to our lives, and one that I will deeply miss.

I love the monkeys here with all my heart and cannot yet fathom the idea of leaving them. I will miss seeing their beautiful little faces, and the happiness that they bring me each day, however I know that the memories they have given me will bring comfort and joy to my heart for years to come. Leaving them will undoubtedly be the most difficult aspect of my experience here, but I am assured in knowing that they are the hands of some of the greatest people and caretakers I’ve known. This internship has been one of my most profound experiences and has impacted my life in more ways than I can count. Mahalo to everyone who makes the Sanctuary all that it is; I will forever be grateful for my time at PPS and the opportunity to live and grow with the amazing primates here- both human and monkey alike.

The staff and administration is totally devoted to this project and to the monkeys they care for. The facility is immaculate and beautiful. The animals have their own jungle environments similar to what their bodies need and are designed for. Their food is all the best quality, organic (much of it grown on the property) and balanced. They get sunshine and moonlight and cozy warm houses, along with music and tons of care and compassion. Impressive and positive!

I came to Pacific Primate Sanctuary a year ago for the internship opportunity, and as my year comes to its end, I find myself reflecting on everything I've experienced. Everyone here truly cares for the monkeys, and the effort they put into that care and spreading their message is astonishing. I will never forget the year that I lived with these monkeys and worked with these people.

For the past two years, I have been lucky enough to serve as a resident caretaker for the monkeys at Pacific Primate Sanctuary. Each day, I am blessed to serve these creatures who are beautiful both inside and out, and help provide them with the natural and free lifestyle they deserve.

I've been a resident intern at Pacific Primate Sanctuary for 10 months, and couldn't have hoped for a better place to learn about caring for primates. The monkeys receive specialized care, nurturing and enrichment that allow them to thrive and encourage them to display natural behaviors. The Sanctuary's dedication to primate conservation and welfare is remarkable, and being a part of the team is a privilege!

The Pacific Primary Sanctuary is a wonderful non profit. They provide a healthy and beautiful sanctuary for monkeys to live out their lives. If all creatures were shown so much love and compassion what a better world it would be.

Ellen B

I've followed the progress of PPS since its inception. It is a force for the good as it protects and rehabilitates primates by providing top notch care and a rare ingredient: sanctuary.

I am blessed to be apart of the PPS Ohana! Being a resident intern has forever impacted my life in a positive light. All the tiny angelic monkeys that are lucky enough to live at PPS are taken care of with such love and respect, and I am so happy to be apart of it. PPS is not just a sanctuary, it's love, harmony, peace and home ❤

I volunteer at the PPS because I can help to contribute to the quality of life for the primates there. I garden on the property to grow organic vegetables for the primates and help to harvest from their orchards so all the monkeys have a supply of fresh food. The other volunteers that work directly with the monkeys are so caring and attentive to each of the animals. They take such great care of everyone of the monkeys. Pacific Primate Sanctuary holds a dear place in my heart and I will continue to support them in anyway I can for as long as I can.

Wonderful sanctuary providing care for formally exploited animals. PPS is a wonderful place for both monkeys and humans, creating an atmosphere filled with love and care for these of need animals.

I choose to volunteer at the Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Inc. because like my fellow volunteers and interns, everything we do at the sanctuary is in the interest of the monkeys. The primates we care for are not exploited, and are treated with the upmost respect. This volunteering positions allows me to become introduced to the fields of biology, behavior sciences, nutrition and caregiving. I personally enjoy learning about dietary needs for the varied species of primates, monkey identification, and sanitization of the enclosures.

It is truly a privilege working with these primates, many of whom are critically endangered. They receive so much love and attention from their caregivers. The facility is meticulously maintained for their health and well being. PPS strives to give the primates the best life in captivity possible, allowing them to live naturally and break free from the cycle of exploitation. PPS' compassionate approach succeeds in counteracting some of the abuse that has been inflicted on the primates in the past by recognizing the intrinsic value of all living beings.

I started volunteering at this organization 10 months ago and it has absolutely been one of the best decisions I've ever made. PPS is a model sanctuary, where the staff does everything in their power to care for the wellbeing of the individuals over anything else. The monkeys here are incredibly unique - each with their own personalities, quirks, and stories. They have found refuge at PPS, where they can live out their days playing, grooming, and lounging in the sun just as they would in the wild. I plan to offer my support to PPS long after my time as an intern ends.

I began working for the Pacific Primate Sanctuary almost a year ago. This organization is amazing in so many ways. I could tell right from the beginning that the needs of the animals took priority over the needs of all of the caregivers and that the caregivers were joyful about this. What makes this sanctuary unique is that each individual's needs are met in such an intimate way. We are constantly adapting our protocol to ensure it is in the best interest of the monkeys.

I've been following the work of PPS since its inception. It is a superb organization with a profoundly meaningful mission. Unqualified recommendation.

Aloha! I have been working with the sanctuary for about a decade and am honored to help with this life giving program. These primates are beautiful people whom deserve the best life possible. I will continue to help this non profit in as many ways as possible....as with everything worth doing in life it takes time, energy, resources, and of course lots of love. Thank you monkeys for making this planet a better place by teaching us how to live with it. love y'all.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary was an amazing and insiperational experience, the volenteers and primates will always be in my heart

My story is about 2 spider monkeys that will always have a place in my heart.
The story of Carlos & Montana began quite awhile ago at the Maui County Zoo, I have not a lot of details to share on their lives there, other that the cages weren't big & the zoo was closed down because the County could no longer care for the animals properly.
There next "home" was at a tourist attraction on Maui where i worked and met the two brothers. We did the best that we could for them, the "cage " was bigger but it still was a "cage". I remember that the Pacific Primate Sanctuary came & gave us lessons on how to properly care for them. I know it wasn't the "right" home yet for them but we honestly & lovingly did the best we could for them. we grew fresh fruit on the farm which they received & the restaurant kitchen prepared their meals.
They knew us & we knew them. As with life, changes happen, my boss & i were laid off due to the economy, we were their "care givers" and we were leaving. Both of us were more worried about them, then for us finding new jobs.
The last day that my boss fed & cared for them, the two brother spider monkeys touched him at the same time, almost to say good bye & this "macho" man cried.
The new replacement "care givers" were not interested in having 2 monkeys to take care of & there were rumors going around that the brothers would be put down. The twosome must have a guardian angel, because somehow word got to the Pacific Primate Sanctuary to come & rescue the spider monkeys and they did.
PPS took so much care in getting the brothers ready to travel to PPS from the Maui tourist attraction and then the preparation for their new enclosure for Carlos & Montana at PPS was just unbelievable!
The two have been at PPS over 5 years, the enclosure has been expanded, has live plants & so much more. The boys are truly in paradise which they so deserve.
When I receive newsletters from PPS, I look for the photos and any stories on Carlos & Montana first. I am so impressed by all the articles in the newsletters and how much professional care goes into taking care of the residents at PPS. You feel the love that is given to each one of them and the respect that all of them receive.
Please support this nonprofit for giving a second chance to all the primates at PPS!

I've known about the PPS for about 10 years now. Seeing it first hand, is nothing less than you would expect. Hard working volunteers, clean environment, and most importantly, the primates are loved and taken very good care of.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary is exemplary in every way. It is in an extraordinarily beautiful environment, nurturing, humane and managed with much intelligence, sensitivity, love and caring.

David R. Kapralik

I just visited a wolf sanctuary North of L.A. They care for wolves, but rent the wolves out to movie studios, in other words, profit is part of their makeup. Pacific Primate is not in that business of renting their primates for $1200 a day profit. They are trying to keep the delicate ecological chain from losing another link by nurturing these seemingly exotic, but human like primates.
Every contribution goes right to the care and protection of the monkeys they accept or see born there.

We are so thankful for the wonderful sanctuary PPS provides for the monkeys. When we made the heartbreaking decision to place our marmoset there after realizing it was the best place for him (other than a natural habitat, but it was too late for that), the staff was so kind and helpful. He's been there 9 years now, and they continue to provide excellent care, and communicate with us how he is doing. I very much appreciate how they strive to nurture the monkeys while educating others and running an excellent intern program. Thank you Pacific Primate Sanctuary for all you to make a difference in the lives of the monkeys!!

My friend volunteers here and tells me all about the wonderful things they do for these monkeys and how all their good work is dependent on donations and support from people like me and you.

I've been following the work of this brilliant and loving primate sanctuary for decades. It's almost impossible to find enough superlatives to describe the healing salve that Lucy, Erin and the dedicated team of volunteers spread liberally on the animals which find at PPS a place of safety. These wonderful primates - who fill such a vital niche in the wild - have been claimed for the most abusive and selfish reasons, totally unnecessary reasons. PPS stops at nothing to rescue those who have suffered so needlessly. Not only does PPS provide a tender and professional sanctuary for each individual monkey, but their work day in and day out has been helping to educate the public, helping to instil a deep respect for all animals. Follow their work online and please consider providing a donation to help this important charity continue its work.

I am just a donor. I live on the shores of the North Atlantic, some 5,000 miles from the Pacific Primate Sanctuary. I have never been to the sanctuary; never been to Hawaii. One evening in 2008 I was half-listening to NPR as I prepared dinner. They were running a series on sounds that are common in the lives of some people but might be virtually unknowable to the rest of us. I heard a woman's voice and what sounded like the chirping, chattering of birds in the background. As I paid closer attention I learned that the "birds" were actually monkeys, as heard by the sanctuary volunteers as they entered the enclosure each morning. And, of course, the voice was Lucy Wormser's. Lucy said that before the monkeys arrived at the sanctuary they had never felt the sun, the wind, rain on their fur, or seen the sky. Those words struck a chord deep in my soul.

The next day Google delivered me to PPS's doorstep and I made a donation. The following day I received a kind, welcoming email from Lucy. We have been friends ever since. Over the years I have learned much about the serious research and other work performed at PPS. But, as a layperson, what touches me most is the love and compassion for the monkeys that I feel every single time I interact with PPS. And best of all, of course, are the monkeys. In every picture or video clip, they positively glow with well-being and joy.

Just thinking about the monkeys living out their natural lives together in such a loving place brings me a special kind of peace. I can sit quietly in my chair here and, soon enough, I hear the monkeys "singing" in their beautiful safe haven provided by Lucy, her staff, and all the dedicated volunteers.

My husband and I have been part of a team that has donated automation products to PPS to assist in the day to day life support for the primates that live there. Each time we come to check in on our products we get to see miracles at work. Erin, Lucy, and the rest of the group at PPS are some of the most compassionate and caring people that I know. They treat each primate with as much care and love as one would bestow upon a small child. Thank you so much for making our world a better place and caring for these very important members of our rain forests!!

Pacific Primate was the most welcoming in taking care of an imperial marmoset that I had as a pet. I called and Lucy answered the phone and was eager to take him into the sanctuary. i'm not quite sure what it was, but I trusted that she had the purest intentions of empathy and love for the monkeys. Five years since they have taken in my marmoset and whenever I ask for updates one is sent to me by Erin. I'm sent the most in depth and descriptive updates of whats happening at the sanctuary. They feed the monkeys the proper diet and are constantly trying to make the sanctuary better. The monkeys are groomed and are treated with respect which is something I would love to be a part of one day. I couldn't be more satisfied with Pacific Primate and don't know what the world would be like without loving and compassionate people like them.

I had the privilege to undertake a year long Internship at the Pacific Primate Sanctuary, this was an amazing year of my life. The staff were all so caring and with so much love in their hearts for these beautiful monkeys. You could tell how much people enjoyed volunteering with the monkeys and I quickly started to feel like part of the family. Some of these monkeys were rescued from laboratories or from being ex-pets, it was disturbing to see the condition they were in when they arrived at the sanctuary and the un-natural behaviors they showed. But to see them in this safe and beautiful environment, with dedicated carers who allow them to just be monkeys again was amazing to witness.

As Lucy Wormser puts it, Pacific Primate Sanctuary is truly an angel magnet. The people who come to volunteer their time and positive energy are compassionate, caring, and dedicated to providing care to new world primates deserving of a better life. I was fortunate enough to be selected as a resident intern at PPS and can't say enough about my experience there. The primary concern was always the well being and health of the primates entrusted to our care, first and foremost. The primates were treated with love, respect and dignity; PPS was THEIR sanctuary, THEIR home. One of my favorite Dr. Jane Goodall quotes reads "If only we can overcome cruelty, to human and animal, with love and compassion we shall stand at the threshold of a new era in human moral and spiritual evolution and realize, at last, our most unique quality; humanity." Pacific Primate Sanctuary has always been a beautiful representation of this type of humanity, and I am honored to have been able to be a part of it.

The Pacific Primate Sanctuary plays an extremely important role in the rescue and support of countless primates from laboratory "prisons" where they had undergone brutalizing tortures under the name of "research" ~ and they are helping to propagate many species who might have gone extinct without ther intervention.

Lucy Wormser and her staff are angels sent from Heaven for their loving and undying treatment of these little creatures. Thank you to each and every one of them. They are a blessing not only to the primates, but to all of humanity.

Pacific Primate Sanctury is a beautifully established and run retreat which nurtures many primates that have been abused and neglected by uncaring places. They are nourished and loved into new health; continually cared for in a superior way by dedicated people.

Pacific Primate Sanctuary is a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of threatened, endangered, and distressed primates. Since 1984, the Sanctuary has maintained a federally authorized facility for threatened New World monkeys, many of which have been donated from research laboratories and rescued from the illegal exotic pet trade. PPS provides refuge and rehabilitation, creating naturalistic habitats where displaced primates can recover and form social groups. Pacific Primate Sanctuary is an entirely volunteer operated organization and depends on donations. Please visit the website: http://www.pacificprimate.org/ and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PacificPrimateSanctuary to make a donation or contact pps@aloha.net for other ways to help.
"On all inspection visits, the facility has met or exceeded all standards set by the USDA. The knowledge and compassion for the animals are abundantly evident in the excellent care provided for them." - Dr. Lyons, USDA Inspecting Veterinary Officer (for 25 years)

This Sanctuary currently is home to many species of primates. Currently there are 4 interns and one Manager on staff. All help is volunteer and the food is mostly donated. A solar system was recently installed and they could use some funds to help pay for that but it will greatly cut down on the electric bills.
As a volunteer, I help prep food and clean enclosures. The monkeys are not on display to the public and live peacefully with superb care from everyone involved. The property includes an organic garden to help produce fresh, healthy food for animals and interns. I knew very little about this organization when I signed on to volunteer and am impressed with the professional demeanor of the staff and the wonderful care given to the animals.