<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Providing a permanent life time care for Monkeys and families in need, whether it's re-homing, rescue or retired monkeys, we're here to help. ]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/https-www-youtube-com-gulfcoastprimatesanctuary</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:44:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Drogo: The Remarkable Genet of Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people visit Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary, they expect to see monkeys. What many don’t expect is to meet Drogo, our 11-year-old common genet. With his spotted coat, long ringed tail, oversized ears, and graceful movements, Drogo often leaves visitors asking, “What is he?” His story is one of resilience, compassion, and second chances—and it also serves as an important reminder that wild animals belong in the wild, not in our homes. What Is a Genet? Although they’re often mistaken for...]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/post/meet-drogo-the-remarkable-genet-of-gulf-coast-primate-sanctuary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ea69f377488f33f908708</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:38:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0da565_e2b0f0ee7ef24a95bcba54a29c0366ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_817,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrendering a Monkey Isn’t Giving Up — It’s Choosing What’s Best]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary , we receive calls almost daily from people who love their monkeys deeply… but are overwhelmed. If you are facing the decision to surrender your monkey, we want you to hear this clearly: Choosing a sanctuary is not failure. It is an act of love. Monkeys Change — A Lot — As They Grow Up When most people first bring home a baby monkey, they experience: • A tiny, dependent infant • Bottle feedings • Clinging and cuddling • Playfulness and curiosity • Strong...]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/post/surrendering-a-monkey-isn-t-giving-up-it-s-choosing-what-s-best</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a67317606b2d615e4917ca</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:42:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0da565_9a34d14fbcf744c790f29ff14ddc4cc7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_924,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work Day at The Sanctuary!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We had a great turnout for our First Spring work day of 2026! One volunteer even drove over 2 hours to be with us today!!     The amount of work accomplished was incredible. Weeks worth of work done in one afternoon. We were all sore and worn out by the end of the 3 hour block of time, but completely amazed too. New friends were made. Old friends were reunited and the monkeys got spoiled by everyone.    We are getting ready for our new residents coming in and everyone is excited!  We have the...]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/post/work-day-at-the-sanctuary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a66e97606b2d615e491724</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:29:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0da565_06696b5d3d76481ba000baeac8b62af6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Staff/Interns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Staff/Interns are completely monkey approved!   They are hard working and learning new things daily!]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/post/our-staff-interns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dab0f4d3d1b46d6ef93a02</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:18:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>April Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Featured on WLOX]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Mississippi monkey sanctuary helps veterans with PTSD find peace https://www.wlox.com/2025/08/04/mississippi-monkey-sanctuary-helps-vet...]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/post/featured-on-wlox</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68daafdad3d1b46d6ef938d6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:14:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>April Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome Marmosets!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to welcome our smallest monkeys to the Sanctuary Family! They are the smallest with the largest personalities. Coco and Gizmo are...]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/post/welcome-marmosets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a29c1f81e6ee2fae5912e0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:34:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0da565_b8524ee7e9a349cfbb15965504eafb9e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_885,h_975,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Resident Spider Monkeys]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want to welcome our newest residents into our Sanctuary Family. Maybel and Waylon are 2 year old spider monkeys who have been owner...]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/post/new-resident-spider-monkeys</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688ede59722056407cc90472</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:11:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0da565_ca254ee52df541c08658376a40e43f10~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Squirrel Monkeys are in the House’!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome New residents!]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/post/squirrel-monkeys-are-in-the-house</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685ec0c76d1c6845c29260bd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:11:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0da565_7a60ee11f79b44c2bb61f0729ad83f5d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_388,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEWEST RESIDENTS!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[WelcomeNew Residents, the kinkajous!!]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/post/newest-residents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bbebcafdd5bd9cb1a499bd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:09:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0da565_ade2b5ca639c4ddc9667e59d8637136b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_442,h_542,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building &#38; Maintenance Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voulunteer Highlights  Meet John, our Volunteer Leader for Building and Maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.gulfcoastprimatesanctuary.org/post/building-maintenance-manager</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bbb902fdd5bd9cb1a3ee36</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:18:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0da565_00eeff8712c445cbba734216fa0474d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_760,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>April Stewart</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>