Primarily Primates

Primarily Primates provides permanent care for over 300 animals, including chimpanzees, lemurs, small primates, kinkajous, and birds rescued from research facilities and entertainment industry.

Founded in 1978, this facility stands as North America's first primate sanctuary and pioneered the rescue of chimpanzees previously used in medical research programs.

The sanctuary maintains strict policies against public access, breeding, selling, or trading animals, focusing solely on providing ethical care for its rescued residents.

The facility operates with 16 staff members, including a full-time veterinarian, managing daily operations through a $1.1 million annual budget for animal care.

The sanctuary houses Oliver, a chimpanzee previously exhibited worldwide and known in scientific circles for his unusual physical characteristics and behaviors.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1978

Address: 26099 Dull Knife Trail, San Antonio, TX 78255, USA 78255

Phone: +18307554616

Website: http://primarilyprimates.org

GPS coordinates: 29.68921,-98.68306

Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00