Proyecto Caraya is the first and only primate rehabilitation center in Argentina and the only one in the world that works with black howler monkeys.

We rescue wild animals that have been victims of the illegal wildlife trade, mascotism, and the destruction of their natural habitats. Many have experienced very traumatic situations and arrive at the Sanctuary in alarming conditions.

“We teach the monkeys to be monkeys again.”

When primates arrive at the Sanctuary, their path throw adaptation and socialization begins. The rehabilitation process of these species is long and depends on the personality and personal history of the monkeys.
Once the individuals are adapted to the environment and to a consolidated group of primates, we proceeded to release them in the Sanctuary.

At the Sanctuary we live with more than 10 groups of primates in total freedom (over 170 monkeys). We have achieved successful births with second and third generation.

The final goal of our project is to reinsert them at their natural habitats in the northeast of Argentina. Working together with the originals communities to stop hunting them and conserve them.