1. Keeper Training PASA Sanctuaries

2. What is a PASA Sanctuary?
Definition of PASA member sanctuaries:
“A PASA member sanctuary provides a safe and secure home for African primates in need. The welfare of the individuals and the preservation of the species are of prime importance. The sanctuary uses an integrated approach to conservation, which can include rehabilitation and reintroduction.”

3. 22 Organizations housing monkeys and apes in 13 countries in Africa
Current Numbers
22 Organizations housing monkeys and apes in 13 countries in Africa

5. Why Do We Need PASA Sanctuaries?
Multiple conservation issues have led to orphaned primates who are confiscated or surrendered
Habitat fragmentation
Pet Trade
Bushmeat
Disease
Others

6. How do primates end up here?
Authorities may confiscate a monkey or ape
A person holding a monkey or ape may surrender the animal to the authorities or to the sanctuary itself

7. Deciding Best Placement for a Primate
Involves a Decision Tree that takes into account what is best for an individual primate. Considerations include:
Species (Hybrid? Endangered species?)
Country of origin
Ability to provide individual with a suitable social group
Space in a particular sanctuary
Sanctuary facilities
Contraception issues
Chances for release or reintroduction

8. Principles of PASA Sanctuaries
May not purchase or provide compensation of any sort to acquire animals
No selling, trading, loaning, or trafficking of any wildlife placed in sanctuary is allowed
Whenever possible we try to keep primates in their country of origin
Register with national organizations and comply with local, national, and international laws

9. PASA Ideals Consult Collaborate & Cooperate Coordinate
With other experts in the field – locally, nationally, internationally & globally
Collaborate & Cooperate
With law enforcement, other sanctuaries, local communities
Coordinate
For the best welfare outcomes and the best interest of each individual primate in our care

10. Additional PASA Ideals
Integrate
With the local culture & community
Facilitate
Primate welfare & care
Educate
On issues affecting primates in Africa
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11. SOP’s – Standard Operating Procedures
Each PASA sanctuary should have an SOP manual available at all times in a staff area.
These documents should be reviewed regularly by staff and will be updated at least every 2 years.

12. SOP Manuals Include (Specific to Individual Sanctuaries)
Daily routines
Rules
Protocols
Emergency procedures
Diets
Record keeping procedures
Enrichment Items

13. Staff Members & Volunteers
Training will be assessed regularly
Training will be ongoing in order to communicate:
Advancements & new developments in the field
Improved welfare practices
New veterinary procedures
New care/feeding/cleaning methods

14. PASA Training Workshops, conferences & other training available
Funded by PASA
Topics include
Enclosure construction
Disease prevention
Financial planning
Fundraising
Social media
Animal Health
Reintroduction

15. Conclusions
Many members don’t have support groups in the U.S. and don’t have a reliable way to accept donations from the U.S. other than bank transfers to Africa, which are complicated.

16. Thank you!
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17. The PASA Primate Care Training Program is made possible by a generous grant from Fondation Brigitte Bardot.