Home / Animals in Research / Primates Gallery

Monkey play yard

Location: California, USA
Group: Primates
Species: Rhesus macaque

Monkeys of all ages like to climb and play in the children's play structures installed in their housing areas.  The bright colors and interesting design enrich their environment and offer them opportunities to explore.

Animals in Research

Understanding Endometriosis with Rhesus Macaques

Humans aren't the only primates that can develop endometriosis. Rhesus macaques can naturally develop the disease, with many similarities to endometriosis in…
Animals in Research

Rhesus Macaques and HIV Research

Rhesus macaques have played an important role in HIV/AIDS research. While HIV infects people, a related virus called simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV)…
Animals in Research

Beignet the Rhesus Macaque and Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is used to train research animals to participate in essential studies. Here you see Beignet, a male rhesus macaque monkey,…
Animals in Research

Afi Closes the Door to His Chair

Afi, a male rhesus macaque monkey, is being trained to voluntarily enter into a chair then close the door behind himself.  The…

View More Primates