SOS Primates introduces the new chimpanzees in their sponsorship program: Mara, Félix and our beloved Nishuli. We want to show our gratitude to the sponsors of Mado and Shabunda for their collaboration. We will continue to inform them regularly through social media, according to the information we receive from LPRC, Lwiro Primates. Who is Félix? [...]
On the 21st of November, @SOSprimates had the pleasure of visiting Josep Maria Jujol school, in Barcelona, to share a talk with the five-year-olds from “Els Micos” (The monkeys) class along with their colleagues from the group “Els Trens” (the trains). In this session, we covered the different primate species and the threats they face. We [...]
A couple months ago SOS Primates sent 23kg of supplies donated by Zoo de Barcelona to Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue, a chimpanzee rescue centre located in Cameroon, in the remote jungle of Wall-Mbargue. Their chimpanzees are orphans that, as Leilah in the picture, have been rescued from the illegal bushmeat trade (the adults are consumed and [...]
Would you like to help orphaned primates at CRPL, Lwiro Primates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including Kindu, pictured here? One simple way to make a difference is by asking your veterinary clinic, workplace, or another local business if they would be willing to display a SOS Primates donation box at their reception. [...]
SOS Primates' 2025 annual donation to CRPL, Lwiro Primates: €12,396.76 We recently transferred our annual donation to support the orphaned primates living at CRPL, Lwiro Primates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Although this year's total is slightly lower than last year's, that's because our 2025 donation included two grant awards that increased the [...]
SOS Primates was founded to support CRPL, Lwiro Primates in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where most of our fundraising efforts are directed. However, as we know, primates around the world face serious threats, which is why each year we also dedicate a special campaign to support conservation projects in other countries. Our 2025 [...]
Only three weeks to go until Rock & Animals! The charity rock concert has been rescheduled and will now take place on February 14 at Sala Padró in Cornellà de Llobregat. This fundraising concert brings together four fantastic bands in support of several animal welfare organizations, including SOS Primates. Event information: https://salapadro.org/event/rockanimals-vol-5/ Tickets are available [...]
Last August, SOS Primates volunteer Marta Arauz travelled to Lisbon, Portugal, to deliver donated supplies—including uniforms, gloves, face masks, and other essential equipment—generously provided by Barcelona Zoo. While these donations were originally intended exclusively for primate sanctuaries, we now also distribute them to organizations caring for native wildlife, exotic species, and even domestic animal shelters. [...]
On January 17, SOS Primates attended the scientific conference "Science, Legislation and Great Apes: Towards Evidence-Based Regulation," organized by the Iberian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AIZA) at the Spanish Congress of Deputies. It was inspiring to hear the perspectives and contributions of leading primatologists from across Spain. Although participants may approach these issues [...]
Last May, David Maprumbe, a primate caregiver from the West African Primate Conservation Action (WAPCA) in Ghana, returned home after taking part in a professional exchange and training programme at several zoological institutions that care for primates, including Barcelona Zoo. On his journey back to Ghana, David transported 19.6 kg of donated equipment for the [...]
