I was rummaging through some old photos in my archive and found some photos I shot a few years ago when I visited Mostly Monkeys. Mostly Monkeys is a sanctuary for unwanted and abused Monkeys and Animals. The facility is currently home to 55 animals including various species of monkeys, a Mountain Lion, Fennec Fox, Badger, and a Kinkajou.
Mostly Monkeys is a non profit organization founded by Suzy Carey and is supported soley by private donations. Carey is also a zookeeper at the San Diego Wildlife Park and spends her time after work at the sanctuary.
Many of the animals are unwanted by Zoos and Reserves because they are either too common in species or have developed neurotic behaviors. These neurotic personalities are a result of being caged up and socializing with humans for most of their life. This would disable them from socializing normally with wild monkeys or captive monkeys in zoos.
I went out to visit the sanctuary for a journalism assignment and was blown away at how many animals she takes care of. Its an amazing facility and I’ve gone back a couple times to visit and plan to go again soon. More photos on my flickr.
For more information, how to schedule a tour, and to make a donation visit:www.mostlymonkeys.org