MONKEY STOP - CLOSED

 We have volunteered at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary since 2003; Our first introduction to the unbelievably selfless dedication to looking after these little creatures that call Jungle Friends home, was Kari Bagnall, she made the monkeys a promise,“to look after them”, Jungle Friends has not wavered from their mission, to do just that. The number in residence has change, ten fold from our first encounter. We would make every effort to stop in on our yearly pilgrimage to the sunny South, avoiding the cold Canadian winters, to do what we could. We are not the only ones, many people that travel in their RVs, make a regular stop at Jungle Friends to help out, some stay from a few days, others to a couple of weeks, all there for the same reason, to make a difference.There are also all the volunteers that work tirelessly, several days a week, some regular shifts, and others, seven days a week, or whenever the need arises. To all the wonderful volunteers, and dedicated staff at JF they deserve all the accolades, they don’t always receive recognition for all their selflessness, it’s the difference they make of each little face that has to endure their past unfortunate lot in life. The tragic life story behind each monkey at JF pulls at your heart strings. One look into their eyes makes you want to do whatever small part you can for them; There’s someone in there, they may not understand why, but they know this is not right, they should have the freedom that is impossible. At JF they are given all that is possible, an,“Almost Wild” place to call home. Any rise in profile, or notoriety assists in fundraising, especially status among peers, helps with fundraising, new volunteers, and ever much needed donations. I believe, as so many of Jungle Friends supporters do, Jungle Friends deserves high recognition for all their compassionate hard work, and dedication. We have volunteered at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary since 2003; Our first introduction to the unbelievably selfless dedication to looking after these little creatures that call Jungle Friends home, was Kari Bagnall, she made the monkeys a promise,“to look after them”, Jungle Friends has not wavered from their mission, to do just that. The number in residence has change, ten fold from our first encounter. We would make every effort to stop in on our yearly pilgrimage to the sunny South, avoiding the cold Canadian winters, to do what we could. Working in construction, and taking ideas from other sanctuary structures, an early projects was getting habitats for,"The Iron Men", monkeys being released from iron toxicity studies. There was a limited window to have habitats built, if not met, they were to be euthanized. We are not the only ones, many people that travel in their RVs, make a regular stop at Jungle Friends to help out, some stay from a few days, others to a couple of weeks, all there for the same reason, to make a difference.There are also all the volunteers that work tirelessly, several days a week, some regular shifts, and others, seven days a week, or whenever the need arises. To all the wonderful volunteers, and dedicated staff at JF they deserve all the accolades, they don’t always receive recognition for all their selflessness, it’s the difference they make of each little face that has to endure their past unfortunate lot in life. The tragic life story behind each monkey at JF pulls at your heart strings. One look into their eyes makes you want to do whatever small part you can for them; There’s someone in there, they may not understand why, but they know this is not right, they should have the freedom that is impossible. At JF they are given all that is possible, an,“Almost Wild” place to call home. Any rise in profile, or notoriety assists in fundraising, especially status among peers, helps with fundraising, new volunteers, and ever much needed donations. I believe, as so many of Jungle Friends supporters do, Jungle Friends deserves high recognition for all their compassionate hard work, and dedication.

What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys? Nothing! I would like to invite you on a Magical Monkey Experience to learn more about the Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary mission and the plight of monkeys in captivity and how you can help.