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Nature News All the volunteers at Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. are excited about the members using the new Nature Park. We hope to see you and your family soon.

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Thursday Feb 11
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10:00am-4:00pm Sanctuary Open to Public Age 3-10 $ 5.00 Over 10 $10.00

Friday Feb 12
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10:00am-4:00pm Sanctuary open from 10am to 4pm

Saturday Feb 13
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10:00am-4:00pm Sanctuary Open to Public 10am to 4pm

Sunday Feb 14
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10:00am-4:00pm Sanctuary Open to Public 10am to 4pm

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    The Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. Nature Park Division is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation in the state of Florida and is run entirely by volunteers. All donations to the Sanctuary are fully tax deductible. All monetary gifts provide funds for animal care, rehabilitation of local wildlife and equipment and supplies to maintain the Nature Park area. At this time the Sanctuary receives no local, state or federal income and relies entirely upon the generosity of business people and concerned private citizens like you! The Nature Park is located at 4600 Alt. 19 in Palm Harbor, Florida just south of Tarpon Springs. The Nature Park is a great way to enjoy the outdoors while supporting a worthwhile cause. The facility presents educational seminars, provides an area for picnics, birthday parties, or other special events.

PLEASE GO TO IGIVE.COM AND SIGN UP TO USE YOUR ONLINE PURCHASES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO HELP THE ANIMALS. IGIVESEARCH.COM WILL PAY THE SANCTUARY 2 CENTS FOR EVERY INTERNET SEARCH YOU MAKE. WE NOW RECEIVE A SMALL CHECK OCCASIONALLY, BUT WE CAN DO BETTER. THANK YOU FOR HELPING THE ANIMALS.

Front of Gorilla Show Book

BIG NEWS! COPIES OF THE HISTORY OF THE NOELL'S ARK GORILLA SHOW WRITTEN BY ANNA MAE NOELL ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $50 picked up at the sanctuary! THESE ARE EXACT COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL BOOK.

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Bill and Tracy Miller, pictured above with Joey the alligator and Santana the Macaw, chose to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary with the animals on Thursday, November 6. They visited some the animal residents 20 years ago when the animals were owned by the Chimp Farm and wanted to visit to see how their old friends were getting along. They stated that their "Visit was awesome and much different than before. It is more educational. Our area needs for everyone to have an opportunity to visit a place like this." Bill is a Largo fireman and Tracy is a Largo Police dispatcher.

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John and his Grandma

John Holian last visited the sanctuary animals when he was 10 years old and his Grandmother was 61. That was 30 years ago! Here is what he said about his experience: "My Grandma and I recently toured the new and much improved facility (after a 30 year absence). We had last visited, when it was still referred to as "The Chimp Farm". Back then,the cages were smaller, dirtier, and signs warned to beware of "monkey missiles". I am now 40 years old and my Grandma turned 91, and we had a very enjoyable time. Thanks for the new memories and the remembrance of my childhood. Your hard work and effort on the new space shows your dedication to these animals. Best of luck to you all and keep up the good work. John is now a Customer Service Manager for Prospect Products in Franklin Park, Ill..

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THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CH17407) MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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Cheetah waiting for treats

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THE ONLY OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE SANCTUARY IS WWW.SUNCOASTPRIMATE.ORG. PLEASE OMIT THE "S" FROM YOUR ADDRESS BOOK AS THIS IS NOT OUR OFFICIAL SITE.

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BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR NEWSLETTER ON THE LEFT SIDE FOR MORE EXCITING NEWS AT THE NATURE PARK! p>

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Please look at the toys inside the monkeys' cages. If you have any of these toys at home or anything similar that your children have outgrown, please bring them to donate to the animals. They are always in need of playthings and are very rough with them. The animals can ONLY have the type of toys you see in the enclosures. We remove them as they get chewed and dirty so the animals would appreciate anything you bring. Just leave them at the gate if the sanctuary is not open or with the gate personnel during open hours. The animals say, "THANK YOU!"

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PLEASE CHECK MAIN WEB SITE IF YOU WISH TO MAKE DONATIONS DIRECTLY TO COMPANIES PROVIDING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS TO THE ANIMALS.

An out-of-state friend has set up a store for the Nature Park with donation proceeds going to benefit the animals of Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK TO LEFT TO SEE THESE GREAT PRODUCTS! Please visit the link and view all the products available. There are shirts, mugs, clocks, tiles, totes and other useful items with primates and other animals pictured on them. Our friend, Loraine, has traveled the country taking photos of wildlife, including primates, and has used them on items at no cost to us.

THANK YOU to all community members that have purchased pine trees and poinsettias to benefit the sanctuary. The project was a great success and we look forward to serving you again next year.

Bob accepts check from Andy

Andy Vasara presents Baby Bob a check for $500 while he sells poinsettias. MetLife Foundation Volunteer Ventures Program's Andy Vasara presented a $500 check to the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary on December 5. MetLife encourages its employees to get involved in community projects and Andy and his wife, Veikka submitted information for the sanctuary. The sanctuary provides homes for aged and displaced animals, mainly primates, to live out their lives in peace with dignity. In doing so it provides a unique opportunity for community members to volunteer to help the animals. Volunteers prepare food, maintain the premises, clean and entertain the animals. Area youth and adults that have court-appointed community service hours to fulfill are able to complete that commitment while they help the animals. Area schools and youth groups, such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, are permitted to do projects at the sanctuary. Volunteer information is available on the web site at www.SuncoastPrimate.org.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY “THE STATE" REGISTRATION NUMBER CH17407

  CLUB RATES

Family of 4, ANNUAL: $150

Individual, ANNUAL: $100

Senior (over 55), ANNUAL: $90

PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER AND USE WWW.iGive.com IF YOU ARE ORDERING HOLIDAY PRESENTS ONLINE.

FOR GIFTS INTENDED TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE ANIMALS PLEASE VISIT WWW.SANCTUARYSUPPLIES.COM FOR IDEAS AND APPROPRIATE AND SAFE ITEMS.

WE SALUTE ALL MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS AND THE COMMUNITY TO USE SERVICES AND COMPANIES THAT HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH TO HELP OUR ANIMALS.

Beautifully crafted Award Plaques are now being installed on the fencing. A new friend of the sanctuary, Katherine Ross of Shinnston, WV has given us a huge reduction on the price of the signs, which means more of your money helps the animals. If you would like to sponsor an enclosure for $250, which includes your name and/or message on a plaque, or build an enclosure (varying amounts), please call our office at 727-943-5897.

Thank you to Jim and Teri Beehler for $3500 donated to construct the new baboon cage in memory of Jim's mother and father, James and Vivian Beehler.

Thank you NICK AND MINDY BICKEY for your donation of $5000, presented at the Luau on August 26.

Thank you Mindy Bickey and Charlie Joswig for building our new enclosure.

Blockbusters is owned by Nick and Mindy Bickey

See YOUR NAME or MEMORIAL here, helping the animals!! GREAT gift for that person that "has everything!!" AND it is TAX-DEDUCTIBLE to the extent of the law.

Donation Sign

Thank you DAVE PECKHAM LAWN SPRINKLERS FL. GROUND MAINTENANCE for the water well pump,tank, trenching, pvc pipe and ongoing mowing valued at over $6000. This company will be contributing ongoing lawn maintenance to our sanctuary.

Thank you PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS CHARITIES for you generous donation of $1,500.

Thank you R & S Supply for your donation of cage materials!

The Craft Show and Otto's Birthday Celebration was a huge success on April 21. The following photos include the names of sponsors, special guests and donors responsible for an event that raised almost $4500 for the animals. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED AND SUPPORTED OUR ANIMALS.

Volunteers during DeBartolo presentation

Lisa DeBartolo, Jan Stiffler and Baby Bob admiring the Spirit of Humanity Award.

Lisa DeBartolo, representing the DeBartolo Family Foundation brought the DeBartolo Spirit of Humanity Award and a generous check for $10,000 to the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. to a ceremony in the Nature Park on Monday, April 18. The award is given to worthy applicants in the Tampa Bay area. Our organization is not only developing the Nature Park area for members, but also supports the animal division and the wildlife division and has a program named the David Leslie Juvenile Program for youth in need of completing community service hours. The sanctuary also provides the community with unique volunteer experiences where the applicants can serve in any division doing manual or office work.

Primate Art is available at all Nature Park Member Events and at the front gate on Membership Days during regular operating hours. Donations for art vary by size. Please call or visit the sanctuary to discuss what is available. All proceeds are used in all areas of the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. which includes the Nature Park and the Animal Division. These are examples and the variety are constantly changing. You may also request colors to match your decor.

ONLINE SHOPPERS PLEASE HELP--WWW.Igive.com is a website where our friends can register at no cost. The merchants listed on the site will give a percentage of each sale to the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. listed with their charities. EACH TIME you make an online purchase, please sign in to Igive.com first, then find your merchant and buy your items. Items purchased directly from the merchant's website do not generate a donation.

For some really unique shirts, some with reproductions of paintings by our animals, check out this web site. You can buy shirts, dog shirts, clocks, mouse pads, mugs, etc. with all types of animals, including chimpanzees, orangutans and gorillas on then. Every purchase you make benefits the animals at our sanctuary. Thank you in advance. http://www.cafepress.com/buy/suncoast+primates/-/sort_by_date_desc/c_667/fpt_fHBa__DB_________bRH_P___e

PLEASE CHECK MAIN WEBPAGE FOR EXACT DATES AND CURRENT EVENTS. As you can see there are a lot of activities planned and more information will be coming soon. Please watch the web site for costs, exact dates and times.

HAUNTED APE EXCAPE OCTOBER, 2008

MIdnight Mary or Emily??

Trick or Treat!

Marc and a REALLY SCARY prop

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OTTO BASH 2008

Roark Ferguson introduces a guest to a tarantula

DJ Gary provides music for Sanctuary Sweetheart Pageant

Sanctuary Sweetheart court with judges, Commissioner Susan Latvala, Chuck Warner and Fred DeFelice

One of the 3 inflatables enjoyed by the guests.

Magician Bob Noell fascinates the audience.

Erika and Stephen

One of our Great Ape Caregivers, Erika married her fiance, Stephen in the Nature Park on 7/7/07. Lots of good luck will be coming their way. Many of their friends and coworkers attended the service and enjoyed the appearance of one of our black snakes during the marriage.

December 16 volunteers sponsored Pet Day to show household pets and how to keep them happy and healthy. Volunteer Karelyn Paddock organized the fundraising event and brought her cat, 2 ferrets, and guinea pig. Other animals shown by volunteers were tortoises, an alligator, an iguana and a great dane.

Karelyn Paddock listens intently.

There were many animals, including several from Foster's Exotic Pet Shops located in the Publix Plaza at US 19 and Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs.

Visitors enjoy animals brought to park by Fosters.

Nancy Nagle, nurse and veterinary technician showed the guests pet CPR techniques and explained what to do for emergency with their pets at home.

Guests watch carefully as Nancy shows how to perform pet CPR.

Chimp Change fundraiser at Walmart

WALK A MILE FOR A MONKEY EVENT

Walkers taking a break at Wall Springs Park.

The 3rd Annual Walk a Mile was great fun. The turnout was not as big as last year, but we had a great time. The walkers donated $25 for the walk, gathered donations from friends and received a Suncoast Primate Sanctuary t-shirt. Please try to watch our website and join us for our 4th year in 2007.

EASTER EGG HUNT Our Easter Egg Hunt fundraiser on April 15 was a HUGE success! We had over 50 children filling their baskets with eggs. Our facepainter was an event in herself as she turned the children into walking artwork. Our Easter Gorilla passed out monkey suckers and got her picture taken with lots of guests. Keep an eye out for next year's bigger and better event. Thanks to all that attended.

The Easter Gorilla clowns around while the face painter works her magic!

Saturday, April 23, the Nature Park division celebrated Earth Day by planting two beautiful trees, valued at $85 each. The bald cypress and elm trees were donated by the GARDEN ROOM NURSERY on Alt. Hwy. 19 in Palm Harbor.

Several children decorated cups and planted flower seeds to take home.

Drum music livened the park as a group played several different types of drums for the visitors to enjoy.

Volunteer, Misty, helps children pour water on the new bald cypress tree.

Ryan's mother will be painting a mural on the south side of the Great Ape Building overlooking the garden in the very near future.

Nature Park Plantings
Our volunteer and master gardener, Mindy Bickey has donated and placed many of the plants you will see at the park. Most of the banana trees were transplanted from other sites. Some of them are already producing small fruits. The new triangle palms were donated and planted by Mindy. Nature Park members are encouraged to bring exotic plants for Mindy to add to the beds.

Triangle Palms in Mindy's Palm Garden

Mindy Bickey

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