Monkeys rescued from the illegal pet trade now thrive in a veteran-run Mississippi sanctuary
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Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary, opened in October 2024 in southeast Mississippi by military veterans April Stewart and her husband, houses 22 rescued primates—spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, kinkajous—formerly from the illegal pet trade, zoos, laboratories, and breeding facilities. The sanctuary operates an 'Unplugged' program pairing primate care with PTSD recovery for veterans and first responders.
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