Joyful Mankeys is a non profit (community fundraising initiative) to change lives of Monkeys all over the world! We aim to help endangered species of monkeys be recognized, cared for properly and support the reintroduction of their species. This change can be achieved bit by bit with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more safe and secure world for all monkeys.
But why is it important?
Malta was found at an airport in 2016 bound in tape and stuffed in a sports bag. She was relocated to monkey haven, a sanctuary on isle of wight and sadly passed away in 2026.
Arthur spent 35 years in compelte darkness after his owner died leaving him trapped alone in a filthy outdoor cage and no bedding. he was rescued, near death, and left with heavy trauma. arthur passed in 2001.
According to the IUCN list, the "spider" monkeys are marked critically endangered with a population which has declined about 80% in the last 3 generations. This is caused by multiple factors, deforestation, diet (lack of fruits), pet trade, illegal poaching etc. As much as these are already affecting them, they produce one child every 2-3 years making them fragile as is.
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Neotropical Monkeys (spider monkeys, marmosets etc) are listed as endangered in both central and south america
Of Lemur species are threatened with extinction (roughly 93 of 107 species)
Red colobus monkeys
are listed as endangered or critically endangered making them the most threatened group of african monkeys
of primates with existing population trends are actively declining
Betty boo was a marmoset who spent years locked in a tiny bird cage, when she was found she had developed a case of rickets and her tail was broken.
Charlie the japanese maque, was traded and sold to many abusive people and households where he could never live like a real monkey. Eventually he was rescued by Born free usa, however due to psychological trauma this killed him.