Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary

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Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary

Registered Charity #84081 7910 RR0001

We:

- Advocate on behalf of primates who do not have a voice of their own.

- Help prevent cruelty to animals through the operation of a primate sanctuary.

- Educate the public about primates through presentations to schools, community organizations, and community events.

- Educate the public about the need to respect all animals....................................................................................................

05/04/2026

Celebrating Darwin's 14th birthday. Some treats, some decorations and a beautiful sunny day. He is no longer forced to wear a diaper or go shopping - he is no longer a personal possession. He is free to be himself - a monkey.

05/03/2026

We’re excited to highlight one of our 2026 Animal Welfare Organization grantees 💛

Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary is doing incredible work to protect captive primates in Canada 🐒

With a $2,900 grant, their project Sanctuary Voices - Educating for Change on Captive Primates raises awareness about the harms of roadside zoos and private ownership, while supporting important legislation like the Captive Wildlife Protection Act (Bill 35).

By sharing the stories of rescued primates and their caregivers, this initiative helps inspire change and compassion for animals who deserve better.

Want to help make more projects like this possible? Consider making a donation today 💚
https://www.storybookmonkeys.org/

05/01/2026

May Day is also Darwin Day. As he was ripped from his mother when he was born so he could become someone's pet, we don't know his exact birthdate. We guessed he was about 6 months old when he was brought to the sanctuary in December 2012. Just another reminder that monkeys are wild animals and should not become personal possessions.
Happy 14th birthday Darwin as you celebrate with the monkeys around you.❤

04/29/2026

It's 7 years since Maximus was brought to the sanctuary. He was kept as a pet but when his owner no longer wanted him he was put up for sale at an exotic animal auction. Eventually he ended up with us. He's always been a bit of a loner perhaps because for much of his life he didn't have the opportunity to be and behave like a monkey but at least now he is surrounded by other monkeys. In order to give other monkeys this opportunity, we need to expand. Please donate so we can help other monkeys like Max, Chiquita, Darwin, Alfred, Samson & Bella (all of whom have been pets) realise they are wild animals not personal possessions. www.storybookmonkeys.org

04/26/2026

Celebrating the conclusion of National Volunteer Week. Here is Alfred enjoying his first Open Day today. Thank you to our staff and volunteers to make this day such a great success. Thank you to all who came to visit.

04/22/2026

Celebrating Earth Day here is Pierre enjoying the new juicy fresh grass. Pierre didn't ask to be captive, neither did the rest of our 'Baboonville' - Alfred and Bruno. They all came from situations where they did not have the choice to enjoy the wonders of the outdoors - watching birds overhead, foraging for bugs, climbing on logs. In honour of Earth Day, please help us raise money towards a new building so we can give more monkeys the opportunity to be monkeys. Please donate at www.storybookmonkeys.org

04/20/2026

Good morning from Alfred. He's waiting to meet you at our first Open Day this Sunday. This will also be his first open day since he arrived in December. He is adjusting well to being in a heated environment as opposed to an unheated barn and having the opportunity to go outdoors and share space with fellow baboons Pierre and Bruno.

04/16/2026

Throwback Thursday.
Pockets: Mutual love. 💕💔💕

04/13/2026

Monkey Monday!
Everyone has heard of Punch the monkey at a zoo in Japan whose mother abandoned him after giving birth. Well meet Mishaa. She was brought to us after her mother died during childbirth. The alpha male of the troop at the zoo she was at in Quebec would not accept her and was physically abusive to her. She was given a chance to be part of a family again with us. She has now been living together with Bella and Samson for almost 5 years.

04/12/2026

It's Boo's birthday. The big 3-0. Here she is getting a gentle wake-up grooming from her BFF Gerdie. They came to the sanctuary together from a lab almost 13 years ago. As Gerdie has claimed the Alpha role in their relationship, Boo usually does the grroming so it is niceto see Gerdie reciprocate on occasion. Here's wishing them both good health and a long life.
If you would like to send Boo a birthday treat, please check out our wish list on our website www.storybookmonkeys.org

04/09/2026

Just 2 tickets left for our first Open Day of the year. Come and meet our latest arrival, Alfred, here exploring the outdoors after having been kept as a pet in an unheated barn. Check out our Open Day dates on our website: www.storybookmonkeys.org and Alfred hopes to see you soon.

04/05/2026

Bruno practising to be the Easter Bunny. :-)
Happy Easter to all of you from all of us.

Address

2315 Concession Road 10
Sunderland, ON
L0C1H0

Telephone

+14168164800

Website

http://www.storybookmonkeys.org/

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