Elvis has left the building!
That’s right; Elvis completed his tour of Texas and, as of February 21, 2007, is residing at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary. Of course, that would be Elvis, the brown capuchin! Elvis has had his share of hard times. He was kept as a ‘pet’ -- until he bit someone. This meant a death sentence for Elvis unless he could be placed in a sanctuary.

A sanctuary in Texas stepped in to save Elvis by keeping him for the quarantine period. During his stint in “Heartbreak Hotel”, Jungle Friends was selected as the best place to provide what Elvis needed: a permanent home where he could be socialized with others of his own species and age.

Elvis hitched a ride from Texas to Florida with a few Jungle Friends. During the trip Elvis did his own version of the “Jailhouse Rock” by throwing food at poor Hannah. He was not happy with the cramped quarters or the 20-hour drive. When Elvis arrived at Jungle Friends he was ready to rock and roll.

We moved Elvis into a habitat in view of many of our other brown capuchins, in the hopes of finding playmates for him. At first Elvis reacted like other new monkeys; not sure of his new “digs”, he would cautiously scout around. But after a mere week, Elvis was ready for his next engagement -- Elvis was ready to meet some girls!

We introduced him to Pickles, Jill and Billy. All went well – so well that Elvis has been with his three new friends ever since and they are all very happy with the arrangement. Elvis has hit the big time!

There will be no “Return to Sender” for Elvis. He adapted well to his new environment, and eats everything that is offered. At the rate he eats we may soon be calling him “The King”. Elvis is a little “Teddy Bear” and a wonderful addition to Jungle Friends. We like to think, knowing what Elvis’s fate could have been, that Jungle Friends is his “Good Luck Charm.” We noticed that since Elvis met the girls he has a gyrating swagger to his hips, and I think I heard him saying “Thank you, thank you very much.”

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