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Great Ape and Small Primate Sanctuary Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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215 people are interested
The sanctuary is a "forever home" for the animals that come here. They are loved, sheltered, feed 5 times a day, have 15 doctors that volunteer their time (MD’s, ENT’s, DVM’s and dentists), and most of all they are not afraid of being killed. Because of these factors the animals at the sanctuary live a long life. Many of them are 50, 60, 70 years old. We do not use water bowls but instead have water lixits so that the animals can have fresh water 24/7. Due to the water table all of our primates are on cement surfaces because of Pinellas County Law. The enclosures are kept clean by hosing them down several times a day. The runoff from the hosing goes into a drain connected to the sewer system.
One of the main objectives of the sanctuary is to educate people that the top 3 great apes will become extinct in our lifetime if nothing is done to protect them in the wild. Our classrooms will be used for just that purpose. We will be having internship classes, we will have computers available to help children achieve their educational goals and we will be showing movies about the exotics.
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About Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc.
Location:
4600 Alt. 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34683, US
Mission Statement
The Suncoast Primate Sanctuary is a federally recognized non-profit 501c3 charitable organization dedicated not only to the care of various species of great apes and monkeys but, many exotic animals as well. This is their forever home and our guiding principles include, but are not limited to: Providing exemplary animal care including enrichment; educating the public about exotic animals, particularly non-human primates; and promoting conservation awareness.
Description
Prior to the sanctuary receiving its 501c3 status and incorporating in 2003, the animals housed on this property were here due to varying reasons, but they all needed a safe place to live.
Robert and Mae Noell purchased the sanctuary property in 1954. Over the course of the next 30 years, the couple received an influx of aged, ill, or otherwise unwanted primates and tirelessly cared for them.
With help from our community members- through financial donations and volunteering- the Sanctuary is able to maintain a special place for primates, educate the public about zoological and environmental issues, providing community service and educational internships.There is always a need for volunteers at The Sanctuary. Animal caregiving, grounds maintenance, food prep, primate enclosure upgrades, fundraising, and grant writing, we would love your help!
All caregivers working with primates and exotic birds must be 18 years of age or older and commit to a minimum of 4 hours per week. Any opportunity for more hours is greatly encouraged and appreciated. All training will be provided by seasoned staff (Coordinators, Team Leaders).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4600 Alt. 19 Palm Harbor Blvd.Palm Harbor, FL 34683
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- at least 8 hours per week.