Primates rescued from research, the pet trade, and entertainment require specialized lifetime care. Accreditation systems help distinguish genuine sanctuaries from exploitative operations.
Primate sanctuaries provide a crucial welfare safety net for animals who cannot be returned to the wild. Quality of care varies enormously. Accredited facilities provide appropriate species housing, professional behavioral management, and veterinary care. Pseudo-sanctuaries that charge for cub petting or breeding animals while calling themselves sanctuaries are exploitative and often harmful.