About the Monkeys
From playful acrobats to intelligent tool users, the monkeys of Urraca contribute to the rich biodiversity of their island sanctuary. Learn about our rehabilitation program and the unique stories of these rescued primates.
Support Our Rehabilitation Program
Visit the island and learn more about our ongoing efforts to care for and rehabilitate rescued monkeys. Your support helps us provide a safe haven for these incredible creatures.
You can come visit without staying overnight, for 20$ per adult and 10$ per child.
Meet the Monkeys
Welcome to Urraca Monkey Island, a sanctuary dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and care of primates. Here, amidst the lush tropical forests of Panama, we provide a safe haven for monkeys who have been injured, orphaned, or displaced.
Our dedicated team works tirelessly to give these primates a second chance, providing them with the care and support they need to thrive.
While some may be successfully reintroduced to the wild, others find a permanent home here on Urraca, living out their days in a protected and nurturing environment.
Mantled Howler Monkey
The Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata) often faces challenges in the wild due to habitat loss and human encroachment. At Urraca, we provide a sanctuary for howlers who have been injured or orphaned. Here, they can live in a protected environment, exhibiting their natural social behaviors and contributing to the island’s ecosystem. Our team provides specialized care, ensuring their well-being and studying their unique vocalizations and social dynamics within the sanctuary.
Capuchin Monkey
Capuchin monkeys are renowned for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities. At Urraca, we celebrate these traits by providing them with an enriching environment tailored to their needs. Our capuchin troop has free access to a private, natural island, where they can roam as they would in the wild. They travel to the island through a specially constructed tunnel, granting them complete freedom to explore, forage, and engage in natural social interactions within their island sanctuary. While the mangrove environment might not be their typical forest habitat, the island provides a safe and stimulating space for them to play and interact as a troop. We also provide stimulating activities that cater to their inquisitive minds, ensuring their physical and mental well-being.
Squirrel Monkey
Squirrel monkeys, inhabiting the lush rainforests of Panama, are small, energetic primates known for their acrobatic prowess and lively social interactions. These intelligent and curious creatures, sadly, often face challenges in the wild due to habitat loss, the illegal pet trade, and even the exotic pet food industry. At Urraca, we offer a sanctuary for squirrel monkeys who have been injured, orphaned, or displaced. Here, they can socialize in large groups, express their natural behaviors, and receive the care they need to thrive. Our team provides enrichment activities that stimulate their minds and bodies, ensuring their well-being. Witnessing their high levels of activity, playful interactions, and strong social cohesion within the safety of their sanctuary is a testament to the importance of our work.
Geoffroy's Tamarin
Geoffroy’s Tamarins, with their striking facial patterns and cooperative breeding behavior, are vulnerable to habitat loss and fragmentation. At Urraca, we provide a sanctuary for a small, dedicated troop of these unique primates. Currently, our tamarin family consists of two individuals, each with their own story of resilience. One of our tamarins required extensive physical rehabilitation upon arrival, and we’re proud to have supported their journey to recovery. We provide a safe and nurturing environment for these small but resilient primates, ensuring their well-being and observing their close-knit family dynamics. Witnessing their interactions is a testament to the importance of preserving their natural habitat and supporting their recovery.
Monkey Wish List
As we are located on a remote island, it can sometimes be extremely expensive and difficult to find some items on the wish list! This includes necessary medication for monkeys that are sick or injured, important micronutrients, special formulas for baby monkeys and simple toys to keep our monkeys happy and entertained.
Found on Amazon on other stores, such as Costco, Walmart, and others:
MEDICATION & VITAMINS
L’il Critters Gummy Vites
Kids Multivitamin and Mineral
FOR TOUTIE THE CAPUCHIN MONKEY
Silymarin 100mg
FOR OUR GEOFFROY’s TAMARIN
300mg Hemp Oil for Animals
Calcium Citrate Powder
Glucosamine
FOR OUR RESCUE BABY MONKEY
Goat Milk Powder
FEED THE MONKEYS
Dried Pineapple Cubes
Unsalted Premium nuts
Kirkland Signature Extra Fancy Mixed Nuts unsalted
Dried Papaya cubes
Unsalted cashews
Raw whole & Pumpkin Seeds
TOYS AND COMFORT
Activity Cube Toy
Hammock Cute Giraffe Hanging Bed
Wiggle and Crawl Ball
Learning Cube with Music
Spin Aquarium
Small Pet Hanging Hammock Bed
Piano Toy
Interactive Pop Up Animals
Unicorn Piano
Tikooer Cube
Octopus Musical Educational Instruments