Our sanctuary rescues ex-pet, ex-zoo and ex-lab monkeys. Non of our primates are indigenous to South Africa and as a lot of them have behavioural issues they can not be released back in the wild. Because of this, caring for our monkeys is very hands on and enjoyable. All volunteers help with the following aspects of primate care:

• Food preparation and feeding

• Distributing supplements, primate pellets and conducting health checks on the primates

• Cleaning and maintaining the enclosures

• Enrichment

• Observations and monitoring

• Recording behaviours and concerns in the daily observation book

• Primate socialization

etc...

This position is for minumum 1 year, with 1 month probation period. You work 5 days a

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