Animal Test Subject Retirement TREND: Placement of Primate Animal Test Subjects into Sanctuaries "Wildlife sanctuaries are among the most suitable situations in which to place monkeys and other nonhuman primates at the conclusion of biomedical and other research. In the past, facilities often routinely euthanized primate subjects, especially monkeys, at the conclusion of nonterminal studies. However, this should no longer be considered acceptable, as other options exist which give the monkeys an opportunity to live out the remainder of their lives in caring, socially and environmentally enriched, surroundings. Planning for retirement is now considered a necessary component of utilizing nonhuman primates for research." Brent et al., 1997; van Akker et al., 1994   "January 2003 marked an important change in address for 44 chimpanzees in Austria. After more than a year of planning by a team of chimpanzee experts to ensure optimal facility design and successful relocation, these chimpanzees completed a groundbreaking, extensive transition to a new home for retirement. Re-socialization efforts are underway and will continue for a period of time until the chimpanzees have acclimated to their new surroundings…Baxter hopes that this important relocation project will help encourage others to engage in similar retirement activities for their lab chimpanzees."          "Peaceable Primate Sanctuary will be the only sanctuary in the United States designed specifically to house baboons. Housed in large natural exhibits, with spacious indoor quarters our animals will receive the best care possible while living in a natural, enriched setting. Single animals from laboratory or pet environments will be introduced into an established social group reflecting wild baboon populations. Our vision includes a naturalistic, enriching environment." Logos that appear on this page may be registered trademarks.

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