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Rescue / Rehabilitation

We rescue abused primates, rehabilitate them physically and mentally, and offer them a new life in a social family group

Research / Courses

We use behavioural research in order to monitor and improve the well-being of all rescued animals

Education / Awareness

We raise awareness for these endangered animals by explaining our work to the public through guided educational tours

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MONA Foundation shares its experience in monitoring animal welfare at the EARS General Meeting in Kosovo

Once again, Fundació MONA was present at the EARS General Partner Meeting 2024, held at the iconic Bear Sanctuary in Prishtina, Kosovo. This sanctuary, managed by the international organization FOUR PAWS, is a specialized refuge for brown bears rescued from abuse, providing a rehabilitation environment designed to restore their well-being.

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More than 300 contributions submitted for the Spanish Great Apes Law

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The preliminary public consultation “has generated a high level of international interest because the regulation, if approved, would be a global pioneer,” emphasized the Ministry of Social Rights.

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A new study published in the International Journal of Primatology reveals the manual dexterity of chimpanzees

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The groups of chimpanzees living in our rehabilitation centre have revealed new evidence about the use of tools and manual dexterity in our closest relatives. By observing how these primates use branches to extract food from artificial termite mounds, researchers have discovered behaviours that could help us better understand the evolution of our own manual30

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Fundació MONA in Johannesburg to promote training and protection of primates

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Fundació MONA has been invited by the Pan-African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) to participate in its latest annual workshop, titled “Protecting Wild Primates“, reaffirming our commitment to conservation and animal welfare at an international level. PASA, the largest network of sanctuaries dedicated to the protection, rehabilitation, and release of great apes and monkeys in Africa, organises30

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Meeting of Spanish rescue centres following the announcement of the new law for the protection of great apes.

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Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights has finally announced the start of the draft bill for the Great Apes Law. The union between the sanctuaries is essential to ensure that the voice of experts in the care and welfare of great apes is heard and considered in the drafting of the new law.

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Master’s and Postgraduate Degree in Primatology, 10th Edition

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We are pleased to offer you again the Master in Primatology of the Fundació Universitat de Girona and Fundació MONA. Enrollment open from 03/06/2024

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Testimonials

"Spending a weekend at MONA for your birthday! Why not! At Mona everything is possible , even if it means to travel 1200km! An unforgettible memory thanks to all the team who made us fell part of the family!"

Begoña y Alberto, from Cádiz

( Working Holidays )

"I'm a big animal lover and this was a dream come true. Two unforgettable days that became one of the most beautiful experiences of my life."

Clara, from Huesca

( Working Holidays )

"With this experience I felt the essence and authenticity that our brothers, the nonhuman primates, remind us."

Silvia, from Barcelona

( Working Holidays )

"We spent here 2 wonderful days! We want to thank the MONA-Team for the nice treatment we received and want to congratulate them on their fantastic work. And also “thank you” to the chimps who accepted as very well!"

Magali & Thomas, from France

( Working Holidays )

"Great to see our fellow primates cared for with such meticulous concern for their physical and emotional needs."

Vanessa & Stephen, from England

( Working Holidays )

Josep said: “It's been the best present I have ever had, thank you Geni, thank you MONA. To love them, doesn´t mean to have them at home… let´s leave them at their place” Geni said: “MONA just gets you emotionally... it seems impossible...”

Geni & Josep, from Spain

( Working Holidays )

"It was a real privilege to see the other side of MONA and get hands on experience. I had so much fun here. It has more than affirmed what I already knew; that these chimps are given the best quality of life..."

Emma, from England

( Working Holidays )

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