Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary

Samantha was the inspiration for Jungle Friends. Sadly, she lost her battle to triple-negative breast cancer December 2017. Those who knew Samantha will remember her as a mischief-maker, always plotting to play pranks on anyone who passed by. Samantha had a love for life that was contagious -- she lived her life to the fullest, right up until the very last day. Her spirit will live on at the sanctuary and in our hearts.

Eight capuchin monkeys retired from a life spent in iron-toxicity studies to Jungle Friends on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

In collaboration with the New England Anti-Vivisection Society (NEAVS), Jo-Anne McArthur spent a year documenting the lives of animals rescued from research.

On November 17, 2015 BoBo was brought to Jungle Friends. At just a year old BoBo is very energetic and very friendly. Watch his journey to Jungle Friends.

On January 6, 2015, Max & April were brought to Jungle Friends after spending most of their lives as "pets" and "entertainers". Watch as they are released into their new "Almost Wild" habitat.

Bonnie had a stroke a few weeks ago, but we feel she will be right as rain for Christmas!

Just a few weeks before this video was taken, Bonnie suffered a stroke. Bonnie made an amazing recovery and this video shows just how good she is doing!

In this video, our Callitrichids manager Lindsey talks about the daily routine of taking care of these delicate monkeys.

It was love at first sight for Fiona...she knew what she wanted and she wanted Goober!

Is love in the air? Watch the socialization of KC and Bongo, two 20-somethings from different backgrounds with a lot in common.

Witness the miracle of birth in this video featuring a monkey in labor, giving birth and nursing her baby.

One of three babies resulting from misinformation that rescued monkeys had vasectomies. He's a cutie and we named him Gavin.

Baby monkeys know how to have fun at Jungle Friends!

Who's after who in this monkey vs monkey intrigue? Who knows!

Our squirrel monkeys are keeping busy and enjoying their Jungle Friends home.

Community living, outdoor recreation in a prime sanctuary location... welcome to Marmoset Village!

The cotton-tops are discovering the great outdoors, getting a taste of the new, larger life that is now theirs - and reminding us why we do what we do!

The Jungle Friends "babies" have found a way to beat the heat by splashing around in the pool. They love frozen treats to go along with their pool playtime!

This beautiful song and video were written and produced by Jungle Friends volunteers. You will love the song and will fall in love with the monkeys!

Mario had never met another monkey like Tessa. Tessa had never met another monkey at all.

When a few old friends are reunited in a great new habitat, fun and friendship reaches all new levels.

Take a look inside Jungle Friends operations and meet Kari and the monks!

You're never too old to have a great time with a good friend!

When you get lemons you make lemonade. When you get limes you.....you what?!?!

Puchi gets ready for bed. Sweet dreams my little friend.

Watch Puchi teach Wendell how to use his new ramps. After losing two toes and experiencing a temporary blindness, Wendell is now back to his old self.

Tessa is the new girl at the sanctuary and the boys are lining up to meet her. She loves playtime, and her new playmates Chucky and Mario.

It's first love for Angel and Blondie this summer!

ChiChi was retired from the Circus and Wendell is an ex-pet, they both met at Jungle Friends Primate Sancutary where monkeys act like monkeys!

Hats off to Scotlund & Tim with Animal Rescue Corps for Louie's safe travels to his new forever home at Jungle Friends, we love you ARC!

Video of BamBam and ChiChi who were recently socialized. ChiChi was shy at first, but BamBam finally convinced him that they could be good friends..

Floyd, stolen from his native home and sold into laboratory research was rehabilitated and introduced to Phoebe. She grew very fond of Floyd and quickly had him wrapped around her little fingers!

Given to a zoo by a loving couple who could no longer keep her, Blair ended up at Jungle Friends in October 2011 after her male companion died. Arie is an ex-pet who arrived here in the Spring of 2011.

Dodger and Tabitha are newly socialized white face capuchins. Dodger is hoping for a new friend in Tabitha, but Tabitha makes a quick first impression.

The good news - the baby monkey is healthy, nursing and mama monkey is taking great care of her newborn. The bad news - another monkey was born into a cage! How did this happen at a sanctuary you ask?

Three of our favorite monkeys have left us with aching hearts. Jimmy Sr. is gone, leaving Chi Chi without the loving companionship of the past 10 years. Earlier this year, Lucy and Cappy died together the same night.

See what happens when the monkeys at Jungle Friends receive a gift of their favorite edible 'toy'... these monkeys are going nuts over nuts!

ChiChi welcomes Wendell home with a long grooming session after he spent nearly a month in the clinic.

Simon is starstruck when he meets his long time favorite KISS 105.3 DJ, Brett Douglas. After finding out about his biggest little fan, Brett and KISS 105.3 decided to sponsor Simon and make him the official Morning Show mascot.

A funny spoof that sheds light on the issues faced by real monkeys.

Annabelle has a new favorite toy -- a new red ball!

After undergoing surgery to have a mass removed, Chi Chi is reunited with her friends, Wendell and Puchi.

BamBam's new life at Jungle Friends keeps her on the run. It's great to have friends!

Abby and Jak have left their 'pet monkey' days behind them and are having a blast being young, foolish, and happy together!

These two were very shy around each other at first. Now these two love birds can be seen grooming and playing every day!

Video of monkeys being introduced to the recently completed 'Cheers' Habitat which was generously funded by the National Anti-Vivisection Society.

The Jungle Friends monkeys awoke Christmas morning to find lots of presents! There were nuts, toys, cuddly toys, and more nuts all wrapped and ready for tearing in to.

On December 18th, friends and family gathered to celebrate the birthday for the girl who started all this monkey business, Samantha!

Lizzy won the Halloween Thunder Treat Race! Watch her go!

The Thunderdome spider monkeys get released into their habitat after it's been filled with Halloween treats. Who will get a bag first?

The baby monkeys got early Halloween treat bags, and all the other monkeys watching got jealous!

It's a birthday party, monkey style! Lulu and Dodger share their birthday cake with a bunch of messy, happy monkey friends.

Watch the Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary monkeys enjoy the wonderful world of color as they paint their monkey masterpieces!

Eat, Groom, Play . . . Baby Monkeys at Jungle Friends

Watch the monkeys on their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Ebi is on a mission to carry as many eggs as possible, Lulu makes sure Doug the Dog doesn't get more than his share of matzoh. Just another holiday at Jungle Friends!

The monkeys at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary always enjoy a summer treat. Today they got deliciously juicy watermelon!

Marmoset given by a zoo to Jungle Friends. Blair shows her adaptation to our primate sanctuary.

Watch the building of the Scoo Town Habitat for Sammy!

Dodger is a marmoset who had lost nearly half of his body weight and was having trouble negotiating his habitat. We eventually had to take him into our clinic and we have been caring for him there.

Little Dodger is fighting for his life, with the devoted care of Jungle Friends staff.

Capuchin rescued from a bankrupt zoo.

Jungle Friends to the rescue of these two confiscated baby monkeys.

The baby monkeys - Monkers, Zumie, & Mochi - are upgrading to a BIG pool! Baby monkeys plus new pool equals big fun all summer long!

Baby monkeys - Monkers, Zumie, & Mochi - splash through their first pool party at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary.

This is a video of Cappy and Puchi playing. We know you will enjoy this video in remembrance of Cappy.

Chi Chi and Puchi have both recently lost their companions and have found each other.

It's not a "Hard Knocks Life" at the Jungle Friends Sanctuary, but there are Hard Questions: what's next that's fun for kids?

The Jungle Friends spider monkeys are taking a walk on the wild side.

Love is in the air when Louie and BamBam meet. There's never been a crazier courtship!

The irrepressible Chucky, Teto and Mario are at it again. These wild and crazy monkeys know how to have fun!

Andy always knew he was "born to be wild" and he acted like it! Now that Andy has moved to Jungle Friends, he's so happy to have a wild pal to play with!

Annabelle went from rags to riches when we rescued her from hoarders who abandoned her in a condemned trailer in June 2012.

The Jungle Friends "babies" have found a way to beat the heat by splashing around in the pool. They love frozen treats to go along with their pool playtime!

At Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary we believe the highest state a primate can achieve is the 'play state'! When the monkeys at Jungle Friends play, we know we have done our job!

Carli who arrived in October of 2009 and Andy who arrived in May of 2008 are one of our model couples. Here is a video of when we introduced them!

Carli grooms her new love, Andy.

Carli was a 'helper monkey' for a paraplegic and Andy was a 'surrogate child' for a motorcycle racer, both ended up at Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary and found romance.

Giz waited for 5 long months for an eligible bachelorette before Peanut came on the scene in all her glory. The socialization between Giz and Peanut was a rousing a success!

Sammy was rescued from a bankrupt zoo and brought to Jungle Friends. He had never lived with another monkey at the zoo and now he has not one, but two girlfriends! Best friends Pippi and Ms. Tiki have captured Sammy's heart. Three is the magic number for these happy monkeys!