Primarily Primates Animal Sanctuary completes construction on another exciting grass bottomed habitat for chimpanzees at the sanctuary.
Continue ReadingPrimarily Primates is close to erecting a large grass bottomed habitat for chimpanzees at the sanctuary, and young sanctuary supporter, Gracie Chavez, tells the story of Bo and the Primadome.
Continue ReadingEnrichment Coordinator, Brooke Chavez, creates enriching experiences for the animals at the Primarily Primates animal sanctuary.
Continue ReadingIn memory of Oliver, Primarily Primates and Project Oliver are hoping to raise funding to build a large enrichment habitat and playscape for several of the chimpanzees at the sanctuary. This grass bottomed habitat will feature a cupola at the top where chimpanzees can view the sanctuary from above the treetops. It will also feature […]
Continue ReadingPrimarily Primates animal caregiver, Joseph, brightens the day of many of the chimpanzees at the sanctuary by bringing them one of their favorite treats; coconuts.
Continue ReadingOliver’s ashes are scattered by the PPI staff who knew him best. In memory of Oliver, Oliver’s chimpanzee friends enjoy Oliver’s favorite coconut/raspberry sorbet.
Continue ReadingA week before he passed away, Oliver sat in his patch of grass dining on various fruits and vegetables while his human friends and family kept him company. The feast concluded with his favorite treat that he would get from time to time and always enjoyed; coconut sorbet.
Continue ReadingThe care staff at Primarily Primates Animal Sanctuary explores new ways to re-introduce natural elements to Oliver’s current habitat.
Continue ReadingThere are many great projects going on at Primarily Primates Animal sanctuary. Today they welcome two new residents, Calder and Greer.
Continue ReadingIt’s been a few days, and Oliver has refused to eat anything but grapes. Can the Primarily Primates tempt his appetite with a Mother’s Day brunch?
Continue ReadingAs part of “Project Oliver” we are in the process of finding people from Oliver’s past so that we can more accurately document his life. This is a short excerpt from former animal trainer, Janet (Berger) Danner.
Continue ReadingWhile walking through the Primarily Primates Animal Sanctuary, Filmmaker Andy Cockrum stumbles upon a most interesting chimpanzee activity.
Continue ReadingArtist Heyd Fontenot, visits the Primarily Primates Animal Sanctuary to illustrate a few possible concepts for a new green space for Oliver the chimpanzee.
Continue ReadingPhase One: A local Eagle Scout troop, design and build new enrichment features for Oliver’s home at Primarily Primates Animal Sanctuary.
Continue ReadingTwenty five Java Macaques arrive at Primarily Primates after their release from a New Jersey toxicology lab. It’s up to the sanctuary to give these animals a new life free from restraining collars and isolation.
Continue ReadingThe chimpanzees and Gibbons of Primarily Primates enjoy a watermelon party. (7:25)
Continue ReadingToday, Oliver lives at Primarily Primates, an animals sanctuary near San Antonio, Texas. Watch a short introduction to about the sanctuary. (4 minutes)
Continue ReadingA short introduction to the goal of building Oliver and other chimpanzees at the Primarily Primates Animal Sanctuary, new grass bottomed living areas. (2:09)
Continue ReadingIn the 1970s, Oliver the chimpanzee was touted as the “Humanzee” or “The Missing Link.” Supposedly part human and part chimpanzee, he walked upright and it is claimed that he smoked cigars and drank whiskey while watching television with his owner. (6:30)
Continue ReadingIn the 1970’s he was world famous. Then, he was all but forgotten. Follow his incredible journey and bring him home to green.
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