Ethical treatment of primates in captivity is a vital component of ensuring a future for primates in the wild. If we care for primates as individuals, we can care for them as species. Congratulations to Wild Futures for showing us the way.
Professor Richard Wrangham
Harvard University
David Herod – Primate Welfare Team
Prior to working with Wild Futures, David was a sports coach for Greater Manchester Council, working with people with disabilities within local communities. He has worked at Wild Futures’ Monkey Sanctuary since 1993, when he joined the team as a member of the Primate Welfare Team. David is responsible for the day-to-day care of the monkeys, with particular experience with the new-world residents. He is also a member of the Sustainability and Grounds & Gardens team, and takes responsibility for all recycling at the Monkey Sanctuary.
In addtion to primate conservation, David is also a keen and talented musician.
