Primarily Primates
@primarilyprimates.bsky.social
We are a Texas-based, accredited animal sanctuary, home to over 300 animals rescued from the entertainment, pet and medical industries. A better future starts here. PrimarilyPrimates.org
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to grooming! The chimps aren’t just keeping each other clean—they’re also deepening bonds, resolving conflicts and sometimes just relaxing, like a human having day at the spa!!
Here's Effie grooming Laura:
Here's Effie grooming Laura:
February 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to grooming! The chimps aren’t just keeping each other clean—they’re also deepening bonds, resolving conflicts and sometimes just relaxing, like a human having day at the spa!!
Here's Effie grooming Laura:
Here's Effie grooming Laura:
Yes the weather outside is frightful. We're hanging in there!!
We wanted to let you know our residents are safe and sound. Our generators kicked in as soon as power went out. Our staff is superb.
We wanted to let you know our residents are safe and sound. Our generators kicked in as soon as power went out. Our staff is superb.
January 27, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Yes the weather outside is frightful. We're hanging in there!!
We wanted to let you know our residents are safe and sound. Our generators kicked in as soon as power went out. Our staff is superb.
We wanted to let you know our residents are safe and sound. Our generators kicked in as soon as power went out. Our staff is superb.
Say hi to Ivor the kinkajou! Kinkajous are one of the non-primate species that call PPI home.
December 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Say hi to Ivor the kinkajou! Kinkajous are one of the non-primate species that call PPI home.
Oh, my! Three male capuchins, and 2 are very endangered crested capuchins, arrived from a west coast sanctuary winding down. Their rescue is our delight.
December 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Oh, my! Three male capuchins, and 2 are very endangered crested capuchins, arrived from a west coast sanctuary winding down. Their rescue is our delight.
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A special thank you from FoA president, Priscilla Feral ✨ We couldn’t do what we do without you! Thank you for your generous support in 2025, please consider giving to FoA as we wrap up the year and prepare to continue our mission in 2026. ❤️ friendsofanimals.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A special thank you from FoA president, Priscilla Feral ✨ We couldn’t do what we do without you! Thank you for your generous support in 2025, please consider giving to FoA as we wrap up the year and prepare to continue our mission in 2026. ❤️ friendsofanimals.org
Want to do lunch with macaque Teddy? I didn't think so. Let's send a donation to Primarily Primates sanctuary instead.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Want to do lunch with macaque Teddy? I didn't think so. Let's send a donation to Primarily Primates sanctuary instead.
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Yeah, ShuShu. This is what piggie blankets are for!
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Yeah, ShuShu. This is what piggie blankets are for!
If you give a rhesus macaque an iPhone...
Everyone say hi to Jean!
Everyone say hi to Jean!
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
If you give a rhesus macaque an iPhone...
Everyone say hi to Jean!
Everyone say hi to Jean!
Wait for the end to see Effie go 🤪
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Wait for the end to see Effie go 🤪
Last weekend, 2-year-old Sybil, a spider monkey, was found in a San Antonio yard with an eye injury and wearing a diaper.
A few hours later, Animal Care Services delivered her to PPI, where she’s now eating, vocalizing and playing!
Please consider a donation to support Sybil's lifetime of care ❤️
A few hours later, Animal Care Services delivered her to PPI, where she’s now eating, vocalizing and playing!
Please consider a donation to support Sybil's lifetime of care ❤️
October 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Last weekend, 2-year-old Sybil, a spider monkey, was found in a San Antonio yard with an eye injury and wearing a diaper.
A few hours later, Animal Care Services delivered her to PPI, where she’s now eating, vocalizing and playing!
Please consider a donation to support Sybil's lifetime of care ❤️
A few hours later, Animal Care Services delivered her to PPI, where she’s now eating, vocalizing and playing!
Please consider a donation to support Sybil's lifetime of care ❤️
Meet Crash!
1 like = 1 boop🖤
1 like = 1 boop🖤
October 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Meet Crash!
1 like = 1 boop🖤
1 like = 1 boop🖤
We are sending a huge THANK YOU to every single person who donated/ supported us in any way through Giving Day for Apes
We are beyond grateful to have raised $40,602 from over 200 different donors, besting a personal record, to build a new enclosure for our beloved chimps!
We are beyond grateful to have raised $40,602 from over 200 different donors, besting a personal record, to build a new enclosure for our beloved chimps!
October 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We are sending a huge THANK YOU to every single person who donated/ supported us in any way through Giving Day for Apes
We are beyond grateful to have raised $40,602 from over 200 different donors, besting a personal record, to build a new enclosure for our beloved chimps!
We are beyond grateful to have raised $40,602 from over 200 different donors, besting a personal record, to build a new enclosure for our beloved chimps!
Giving Day for Apes is TODAY! 🥳
Your questions, answered. The link to donate is belowand we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated.
And share with a chimp-loving friend!
www.givingdayforapes.org/story/xmzgpf
Your questions, answered. The link to donate is belowand we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated.
And share with a chimp-loving friend!
www.givingdayforapes.org/story/xmzgpf
October 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Giving Day for Apes is TODAY! 🥳
Your questions, answered. The link to donate is belowand we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated.
And share with a chimp-loving friend!
www.givingdayforapes.org/story/xmzgpf
Your questions, answered. The link to donate is belowand we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated.
And share with a chimp-loving friend!
www.givingdayforapes.org/story/xmzgpf
Giving Day for Apes, a global fundraiser to support sanctuaries and for these special primates, is Tuesday, Oct. 7th!
PPI is honored to be a part of this event, and we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated❤️
Donate:
www.givingdayforapes.org/story/xmzgpf
PPI is honored to be a part of this event, and we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated❤️
Donate:
www.givingdayforapes.org/story/xmzgpf
Support Help PPI build a new home for chimps in need! on Giving Day for Apes
With your help, we can make this chimpanzee house a chimpanzee home!
www.givingdayforapes.org
October 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Giving Day for Apes, a global fundraiser to support sanctuaries and for these special primates, is Tuesday, Oct. 7th!
PPI is honored to be a part of this event, and we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated❤️
Donate:
www.givingdayforapes.org/story/xmzgpf
PPI is honored to be a part of this event, and we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated❤️
Donate:
www.givingdayforapes.org/story/xmzgpf
Mark your calendars for October 7–Giving Day for Apes: a global fundraiser to support sanctuaries and for these special primates. PPI is honored to be a part of this event, and we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated.
October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Mark your calendars for October 7–Giving Day for Apes: a global fundraiser to support sanctuaries and for these special primates. PPI is honored to be a part of this event, and we know that each of our 31 chimps will benefit from every single dollar donated.
We're heartbroken to share that chimpanzee Jason passed at age 33.
Rescued from research, Jason spent 25 years at PPI. He was known for his smile, infectious joy and love of treats.
He lived closely with his companion Baxter, who will miss him dearly--as will we all.
Rest easy, Jason ❤️
Rescued from research, Jason spent 25 years at PPI. He was known for his smile, infectious joy and love of treats.
He lived closely with his companion Baxter, who will miss him dearly--as will we all.
Rest easy, Jason ❤️
September 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We're heartbroken to share that chimpanzee Jason passed at age 33.
Rescued from research, Jason spent 25 years at PPI. He was known for his smile, infectious joy and love of treats.
He lived closely with his companion Baxter, who will miss him dearly--as will we all.
Rest easy, Jason ❤️
Rescued from research, Jason spent 25 years at PPI. He was known for his smile, infectious joy and love of treats.
He lived closely with his companion Baxter, who will miss him dearly--as will we all.
Rest easy, Jason ❤️
Pant-hoots for the airwomen and airmen from Lackland Air Force Base who recently volunteered with us. They made enrichment items, chopped produce and organized our winter barn.
And of course, fell in love with Baxter, who was born in 1999 in a lab that is now defunct.
THANK YOU!
And of course, fell in love with Baxter, who was born in 1999 in a lab that is now defunct.
THANK YOU!
June 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Pant-hoots for the airwomen and airmen from Lackland Air Force Base who recently volunteered with us. They made enrichment items, chopped produce and organized our winter barn.
And of course, fell in love with Baxter, who was born in 1999 in a lab that is now defunct.
THANK YOU!
And of course, fell in love with Baxter, who was born in 1999 in a lab that is now defunct.
THANK YOU!
Primarily Primates is home to more than just primates--we rescued 3 wild horses from BLM captivity.
Here's Comanche and Bindi bonding through mutual grooming, a powerful display of trust and connection.
You can learn more about PPI's horses here: primarilyprimates.org/horsing-arou...
Here's Comanche and Bindi bonding through mutual grooming, a powerful display of trust and connection.
You can learn more about PPI's horses here: primarilyprimates.org/horsing-arou...
May 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Primarily Primates is home to more than just primates--we rescued 3 wild horses from BLM captivity.
Here's Comanche and Bindi bonding through mutual grooming, a powerful display of trust and connection.
You can learn more about PPI's horses here: primarilyprimates.org/horsing-arou...
Here's Comanche and Bindi bonding through mutual grooming, a powerful display of trust and connection.
You can learn more about PPI's horses here: primarilyprimates.org/horsing-arou...
Herbie, one of our newest residents, is in a Texas state of mind! Clearly, he’s adjusting and embracing his new chapter at Primarily Primates, along with Emma, CJ and Jackson.
Herbie is looking for sponsors! You can help by sponsoring him here:
primarilyprimates.org/product/herb...
Herbie is looking for sponsors! You can help by sponsoring him here:
primarilyprimates.org/product/herb...
May 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Herbie, one of our newest residents, is in a Texas state of mind! Clearly, he’s adjusting and embracing his new chapter at Primarily Primates, along with Emma, CJ and Jackson.
Herbie is looking for sponsors! You can help by sponsoring him here:
primarilyprimates.org/product/herb...
Herbie is looking for sponsors! You can help by sponsoring him here:
primarilyprimates.org/product/herb...
PPI applauds Congress’ reintroduction of the Captive Primate Safety Act, which would end the pet primate trade in the US.
PPI knows all too well that primates belong in the wild and not exploited as pets--over half of our primates are ex-pets.
Learn more:
primarilyprimates.org/foa-applauds...
PPI knows all too well that primates belong in the wild and not exploited as pets--over half of our primates are ex-pets.
Learn more:
primarilyprimates.org/foa-applauds...
May 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
PPI applauds Congress’ reintroduction of the Captive Primate Safety Act, which would end the pet primate trade in the US.
PPI knows all too well that primates belong in the wild and not exploited as pets--over half of our primates are ex-pets.
Learn more:
primarilyprimates.org/foa-applauds...
PPI knows all too well that primates belong in the wild and not exploited as pets--over half of our primates are ex-pets.
Learn more:
primarilyprimates.org/foa-applauds...
In a sanctuary setting, it's our job to introduce variation for the animals to keep their brains and bodies active.
That's where our enrichment coordinator and San Antonio native, Laura, comes in!
Read more about her important work here:
primarilyprimates.org/enrichment-c...
That's where our enrichment coordinator and San Antonio native, Laura, comes in!
Read more about her important work here:
primarilyprimates.org/enrichment-c...
May 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In a sanctuary setting, it's our job to introduce variation for the animals to keep their brains and bodies active.
That's where our enrichment coordinator and San Antonio native, Laura, comes in!
Read more about her important work here:
primarilyprimates.org/enrichment-c...
That's where our enrichment coordinator and San Antonio native, Laura, comes in!
Read more about her important work here:
primarilyprimates.org/enrichment-c...
We held a birthday bash for Emma, one of the four chimps we just welcomed!
Our newest residents are looking for sponsors; you can become a sponsor here: primarilyprimates.org/.../don...
Support is greatly appreciated; it costs approximately $35,000-45,000/year to provide care for one chimpanzee.
Our newest residents are looking for sponsors; you can become a sponsor here: primarilyprimates.org/.../don...
Support is greatly appreciated; it costs approximately $35,000-45,000/year to provide care for one chimpanzee.
Emma's Birthday Party
YouTube video by Friends of Animals
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April 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We held a birthday bash for Emma, one of the four chimps we just welcomed!
Our newest residents are looking for sponsors; you can become a sponsor here: primarilyprimates.org/.../don...
Support is greatly appreciated; it costs approximately $35,000-45,000/year to provide care for one chimpanzee.
Our newest residents are looking for sponsors; you can become a sponsor here: primarilyprimates.org/.../don...
Support is greatly appreciated; it costs approximately $35,000-45,000/year to provide care for one chimpanzee.
We're building a new chimpanzee habitat for Herbie, Emma, Jackson & CJ with aerial tunnels, grassy grounds & climbing structures to help them thrive. Donate today to be part of something incredible! bit.ly/newchimps2025
April 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
We're building a new chimpanzee habitat for Herbie, Emma, Jackson & CJ with aerial tunnels, grassy grounds & climbing structures to help them thrive. Donate today to be part of something incredible! bit.ly/newchimps2025
Herbie is thriving after his vasectomy and back with his group! Staff painted his nails to distract him post-surgery and he rocked the look! Visit our site to learn more about this group+donate towards their greenspace! bit.ly/newchimps2025
April 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Herbie is thriving after his vasectomy and back with his group! Staff painted his nails to distract him post-surgery and he rocked the look! Visit our site to learn more about this group+donate towards their greenspace! bit.ly/newchimps2025
Big news! We have welcomed four chimpanzees from the now-closed Freedom for Great Apes. They're settling in, but we need your help to finish their new outdoor space! Watch the video of their arrival: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-PX... and donate here: bit.ly/newchimps2025
Primarily Primates welcomes four chimpanzees
YouTube video by Friends of Animals
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April 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Big news! We have welcomed four chimpanzees from the now-closed Freedom for Great Apes. They're settling in, but we need your help to finish their new outdoor space! Watch the video of their arrival: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-PX... and donate here: bit.ly/newchimps2025