Primate Paradise currently provides sanctuary for 24 New World primates. Our residents include several species of capuchins, squirrel monkeys, and bushbabies. Consistent, caring attention by dedicated caretakers provide the primates with a secure, stable and loving environment. the primates that are placed at our facility become permanent residents for the remainder of their lives. A major goal of Primate Paradise is to provide an environment whereby the primates can be socialized into groups of their own species. These groups are known as troops. This enables them to interact with other primates and become integrated into a group thus giving them a sense of security and stability in their lives. Those primates that were once pets rediscover their real identity as monkeys. In order to accomplish this goal, large,spacious, outdoor enclosures are necessary. Primate Paradise has designed enclosures to provide the primates with a natural environment with plenty of space for climbing, running, playing, swinging, and foraging. Each habitat is complete with large lockdown areas as well as spacious open areas where the primates are free to roam in the hardwood hammock of the wetland habitat.
During the day the primates can be seen leaping through the massive cypress, palms and live oaks searching out their favorite delicacies of lizatds, insects, plants, and fruits. As evening approaches the primates descent from the treetops and bed down in secure lockdown enclosures. These enclosures are equipped with heated shelters that protect them from the colder nights of winter and the storms of the hurricane season. The primates are fed a diet consisting of monkeychow, grains, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables. The facility has a nursery where abandoned babies are cared for by dedicated caretakers until they are old enough to be introduced into the troop. A professional biologist lives on site and oversees the daily care of the primates. A veterinarian is on call for any medical emergencies.