The adopt-a-primate program, which helps support the more than 600 residents at the 186 acre Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary located in Dilley, Texas, is usually $52 a year, but starting today through February 28, Born Free USA is offering a special Valentine’s day gift package for children for $39.95. This offer also includes a photograph of Khy, a certificate of adoption, a newsletter, a stuffed animal primate from Born Free USA's Plush Animal Collection (valued at $18), and a Valentine's Day pack of cards that kids can use to send to their own Valentine.
According to Adam Roberts, Executive Vice President of Born Free USA, “Our adopt-a-primate program has always been a success because people can get to know more about a specific resident at our sanctuary while their donation directly goes to the care and rehabilitation of that individual and others at the Sanctuary. We want to place a larger emphasis now on teaching children about these beautiful animals, and tell their story and spread the message about keeping wildlife in the wild. We chose Valentine’s Day as a way to make the program more affordable, fun, and accessible.”
By participating in this program and adopting Khy for Valentine’s Day, the public will be helping Born Free USA provide food, care and rehabilitation for him and the more than 600 other monkeys who live at the sanctuary, while educating a child about the lifestyle and needs of primates.
About Khy: A rambunctious four year old male snow monkey, Khy arrived at the sanctuary in August 2009, after being kept as someone’s "pet.” Though he was in the hands of a doting human, he began to display the unpredictable behavior of the wild animal he is. He was growing up fast and no longer was the adorable little infant who so desperately needed nurturing after being stolen from his real animal mother. This is unfortunately the story for many of the hundreds of residents at the Sanctuary.
When Khy arrived at Born Free USA, he was a handful of high energy and exuberance, and had a low tolerance for anything resembling constraint – reminding him of his time as a pet. The Sanctuary staff love when monkeys insist on being monkeys and display their natural behavior as it should be, and did everything possible to help him acclimate, make primate friends, and bolster his confidence. One of the fortunate former "pets," Khy is now able to spend his life in beautiful exploration of the natural world around him at the Sanctuary.
The Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary offers macaques, vervets, and baboons rescued from abuse and exploitation a second chance at a more natural life. After being denied the freedom they deserved, these individuals have been given a new start at the Sanctuary, where they can live out their remaining days.
Born Free USA is a nationally recognized leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation. Through litigation, legislation, and public education, Born Free USA leads vital campaigns against animals in entertainment, exotic “pets,” trapping and fur, and the destructive international wildlife trade. Born Free USA brings to America the message of “compassionate conservation” -- the vision of the U.K.-based Born Free Foundation, established in 1984 by Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna, stars of the iconic film Born Free, along with their son Will Travers, now CEO of both organizations. Born Free’s mission is to end suffering of wild animals in captivity, conserve threatened and endangered species, and encourage compassionate conservation globally. More at bornfreeusa.org; twitter.com/bornfreeusa; and facebook.com/BornFreeUSA.
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