January 9, 2016
The Ironmen have arrived!!! We are all so excited to have the boys finally with us here at Jungle Friends and I know you are too! Thank you so much for helping to make it happen. Our lovely founder, Kari Bagnall, has been collaborating with this specific lab since 2004 to retire their capuchin monkeys used in iron-toxicity studies. Over the years we welcomed 12 of these Ironmen and as of Wednesday, January 6, 2016 we now have the final eight! And do you know what the best part is? The iron-toxicity studies at this lab are OVER!!So, please join us in taking a moment to bask in the glory of this achievement and to give yourself a pat on the back because YOU helped make it happen! So without further ado, say hello to our NEW Ironmen!
At Jungle Friends, we believe in putting the health and safety of the monkeys first and since the boys have spent their entire lives living indoors with a constant climate, they will have to continue this arrangement until springtime when the weather is more suitable for their outdoor release.
In the meantime, they will receive lots of love and attention from their designated caregiver, Veronika, who will help them transition from research life to sanctuary life. Thanks to everyone who participated in our $50,000 year-end match! Because of you we are now building new outdoor habitats for these boys. We look forward to sharing their springtime release and Ironmen reunion with all of you! Check out our Facebook album documenting their arrival and be on the look out for a video next week. | 
