International Primate Rescue
Cause Area
- Animals
Location
Plot 20 Boundery RoadKromdraaiPretoria North, Gauteng 0210South Africa South AfricaWebsite:
http://www.iprescue.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission at International Primate Rescue is to relieve the suffering of unwanted primates and to provide the best possible standard of care at our sanctuary. At IPR, we also strive to discourage, provide help, awareness and educate people that wish to, or already own a primate. Our target is to develop a near wild experience for our primates.
Description
International Primate Rescue is a registered NPO based just outside of Pretoria, South Africa. Our sanctuary currently cares for over 60 primates, including Marmosets, Tamarins, Capuchins, Macaques, Squirrel Monkeys, Lemurs and Owl Monkeys. Many are hand reared ex-pets who arrive with behavioral problems and require rehabilitation from psychological disorders. The sanctuary houses ex-laboratory, ex-pet and ex-zoo exotic primates, who are unable to be returned to the wild, and therefore our time and focus is aimed at ensuring all enclosures are as suitable and comfortable for each individual as possible. The demand for this service is growing relentlessly; we receive a constant stream of requests to rescue homeless primates in South Africa and abroad.