Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Inc. (Established 1984)
Sanctuary
Web Site: http://www.pacificprimate.org
Director: Lucy L. Wormser
Phone: (808) 572-8089
Fax: (808) 572-8089
E-Mail: pps@aloha.net
500-A Haloa Road, Haiku, Hawaii 96708 UNITED STATES
Affiliations: American Zoo and Aquarium Association; American Society of Primatologists, International Primatological Society
Mission: Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Inc, is a nonprofit, IRS 501(C)(3),conservation organization dedicated to the protection, preservation and propagation of threatened, endangered or distressed primates. Since 1984, the Sanctuary has maintained a wildlife rehabilitation and conservation program in Haiku, Hawaii for several species of New World monkeys. Pacific Primate Sanctuary's immediate goal is to end the suffering of some of our fellow beings and return them to a natural state of equilibrium. We ensure that they can live out the rest of their lives in a manner commensurate with their birthright. At the Sanctuary "surplus" laboratory primates, ex-pets and those confiscated from smugglers will never have to endure pain and exploitation. They will not be subjected to biomedical tests or be sold to the pet trade.
Principal Research Programs: Pacific Primate Sanctuary's current programs and activities:
A) Rehabilitation and Conservation Program: Pacific Primate Sanctuary offers refuge and protection to Central and South America primates, particularly threatened marmoset and tamarin monkeys. Our work at the Sanctuary includes providing the rehabilitative care, which enables primates to recover from the trauma and abuse that they have suffered. Pacific Primate Sanctuary provides enclosed tropical jungle habitats for primate family groups to live in relatively natural surroundings, with an abundant variety of organically grown food, and dedicated care. The tropical rain forest of Maui's north shore is very similar to their natural environments thus allowing the primates to be outdoors year round.
B) Volunteer Program: Currently there are 17 non-salaried trained volunteers responsible for the daily care and operation of the Sanctuary. Over the past 20 years, many of our volunteers have been students. The extensive training they receive at the Sanctuary and their exposure to the philosophy and practice of wildlife conservation have been of great importance to their academic, personal and, ultimately, their professional growth.
C) Zoological Horticulture: Our innovative zoological horticulture program began fifteen years ago in an effort to provide more "natural" food and forage for the primates. As most rain forest vegetation grows well here, we have started hundreds of trees from seeds to vegetate the habitats for each colony of monkeys. Some marmosets and tamarins have been found to be gumivores (eating exudates from gum trees), and therefore they have special dietary needs. Particular emphasis has been placed on growing plant species related to South American sources of gum, so essential to their diet. Twenty new enclosures have been planted with these species. Two large enclosures have, similarly, been planted with tropical vegetation for two groups of Cebus capucinus. The monkeys are finally able to live outdoors year round in jungle habitats planted with trees, vines, flower and fruits similar to those in their native forests.
D) Environmental Education program: Representatives of Pacific Primate Sanctuary offer presentations on such subjects as: the conservation and protection of endangered species, rain forest preservation and the changing global environment to students from from grade school to university levels. Our objective is to assist our children in becoming environmental stewards, educators and problem solvers.
E) Internship program
Primatology students and professionals in related fields are selected by our Board for year long resident internships at the Sanctuary providing the unique opportunity of receiving training in all aspects of New World primate care and husbandry. Interns live on site and can observe the monkeys housed in social groups in a naturalistic tropical setting similar to their native jungles which are often inaccessible.
Training Opportunities: Volunteer Position Available (on-going) for New World Primate Caregiver/Office Assistant at Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Maui, Hawaii
We provide a fully equiped 24-foot Yurt and a 16-foot Yurt (traditional round structures designed specifically for tropical living) and utilities. An organic garden and fruit orchard are available. The Yurt is adjacent to the Sanctuary on a large piece of rainforest property. Interns are trained by experienced members of our staff in all aspects of New World primate care (Callithrix and Cebus). Visit our website for additional information: www.pacificprimate.org
Responsibilities of an Animal Caregiver/Office Assistant involve: providing daily care, enrichment, and nurturing to 70+/- monkeys, administering medications, preparing food, cleaning enclosures, and maintaining the Sanctuary facility. Office assistance would include: administering the volunteer program, data entry (Mac- Filemaker Pro, Excel, Word), correspondence, and record-keeping. After the training period, managerial duties would be added and more technical training may be available. The position requires an average of 40 hours per week, including on-call duties.
We would welcome someone with a background in primatology, veterinary medicine, small animal care, and an interest in animal welfare and conservation, who is a mature team player with respect for others. We need a good, clear communicator (written and spoken English), and coordinator with a minimal personal agenda, who seeks mutual growth for all and is able to make a long term commitment to the primates and the staff.
The position requires a self-starter, someone who is humble, compassionate, self-reliant, organized, professional, computer literate, open to learning, capable of problem solving and completing a task. Our resident Intern would need to be physically fit, with no communicable diseases or criminal record, who has a driver's license and would enjoy a rural lifestyle with simple, amenities.
A minimum of a one year commitment is requested. Foreign applicants would need to secure their own visa and permits independently. Since this is a volunteer position, financial independence would be necessary. Supplementary support for needs other than housing could be built into a grant budget.
Please Email your Cover Letter, Resume, CV, and Letters of Recommendation to; pps@aloha.net
Fax and Postal Mail contact information:
Sanctuary Phone & Fax: 808. 572.8089
Lucy L. Wormser, President
Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Inc.
500-A Haloa Road, Haiku, Maui, Hawaii 96708
Number of Staff: 17
Supported Species: 1 Callithrix kuhlii (Wied's marmoset), 14 Callithrix penicillata (black-pencilled marmoset), 30 Callithrix jacchus (common marmoset), 4 Cebus capucinus (white-faced capuchin), 2 Saguinus fuscicollis (saddleback tamarin), 21 Saguinus oedipus (cotton-top tamarin)
Publications: "Primate Update" (newsletter)
Comments: Licenses and Permits: United States Dept. of Agriculture (License # 95-C-025); United States Dept. of Interior (Past Permit #715427); Pacific Primate Sanctuary will accept and provide refuge to marmosets and tamarins needing placement, particularly at-risk species.
Last Updated: 2009-05-23
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