by Katie Conway in Primate Sanctuary on December 30, 2020
Eddie the monkey unwraps his present. Photo: Born Free USA.
Christmas at the sanctuary begins like any other day: we prep medications, load up the food for our sections, and then head out to take care of the over 400 monkeys who depend on us no matter what day it is. Of course, after we are done dispensing medication, feeding the monkeys, cleaning enclosures, and prepping for the next day, we have to do something to mark the holiday! This year, one of our caregivers, Alison, wrapped presents for the monkeys. She made a variety of gifts; some were nuts in a small box, packed into a bigger box filled with newspaper, all wrapped up. When she ran out of boxes, the wrapping paper rolls themselves were filled with cranberry and used as-is.