Stephen Rene Tello

I am the Executive Director of Primarily Primates, Inc., the oldest primate sanctuary and one of the largest animal shelters in the country.

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With clear sunny skies overhead, the foundation of Oliver's Playscape was poured. Next week, the habitat will arise.

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@BlackMacaque hey cousin Igor. Got the message finally,... will pass it along.

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The week has started and I may be travelling soon towards Virginia to meet & transport our newest resident Lennie.

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Today we begin the construction of a new primadome for chimps. This habitat will give 3 groups of apes a green space.

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Wishing everyone a safe&joyous weekend. May a friend bring you a special gift. . .even if it is just laughter.

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Thanks to off-site volunteers, bags of freshly cut bamboo were this weekend's enrichment treat for the residents.

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It's time for our annual benefit... Yeah! To learn how to attend and support Primarily Primates, go to http://t.co/0nihrdgVVD

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Thanks to a fun enrichment program, Cheetah couldn't decide what color toothbrush would be most effective.Visit: http://t.co/gBzLfY8ayq

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New arrival Matilda was nervous&she stayed indoors. Thanks to our staff, she is now laid back in her new habitat!

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Todays Green Bag treat was filled w/loquat leaves, green grapes-apples-tennis balls, green felt w/spearmint oil&limes

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Happy St Patty's Day from our residents who enjoyed their own "Everything Is Green" enrichment bag.

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It was a serene day when Emma Hengst w/clarinet volunteered her talent for Music Enrichment Day. Neytiri is thrilled.

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The 4 cattle have all been checked over and are doing well. From L to R: Max, George, Daisy and Lorenzo.

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First thing to do, herd the 4 cattle into holding pen for annual vaccinations. Drs.s Waters, Kirk present w/tech.

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For Matilda (seen here waking up in her travel container is on route to Primarily Primates w/ Dr. Kirk & S.R.Tello.

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Owner Andy J. (says goodbye &) carries the still sedated Matilda to her travel carrier as Dr. Kirk observes.

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Exam is done&we will be ready to leave as soon as Matilda wakes up a bit. We never travel with a sedated animal.

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Twenty four yr old Matilda has worn teeth, long nails, a very old toe fracture. . . Overall, she looks great!

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Tranquilized Matilda is now undergoing a physical examination performed by Dr. Valerie Kirk.

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We are at Matilda's home gettong ready to sedate and transfer her to the sanctuary.