The International Primate Protection League is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting primates. Founded in 1973 by Dr. Shirley McGreal, the organization’s mission is to promote the conservation and protection of all primates, including apes, monkeys, and lemurs and their habitats.
The IPPL works to achieve its mission through various programs and initiatives, including advocating for stronger animal protection laws and regulations, supporting conservation efforts in the wild, rescuing and providing sanctuary for primates in need, and educating the public about the importance of primate conservation.
One of the organization’s key initiatives is the “Adopt A Gibbon” program, which allows individuals to symbolically adopt a primate and support the IPPL’s efforts to protect them. The IPPL also maintains a primate sanctuary in South Carolina, where rescued primates are given a safe and comfortable environment to live out their lives.
In addition to its work in the United States, the IPPL collaborates with other organizations and individuals worldwide to promote primate protection and conservation efforts globally. The organization is funded entirely by donations from individuals and foundations and relies heavily on volunteers to carry out its work.