Capuchins Chico and Zeppo mark 30 years in sanctuary care
Longtime residents of a California sanctuary are celebrating milestone anniversaries, decades after being rescued from grim conditions.
Two capuchin monkeys, Chico and Zeppo, have now spent 30 years at their sanctuary home, a milestone highlighted in the latest newsletter from the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), an Ecoflix partner.
The pair were rescued three decades ago from what the sanctuary describes as horrific conditions in a private home.
Since then, they have lived out their lives in a place designed around their needs, a world away from where they began.
Their anniversary is one of several being celebrated among longtime sanctuary residents.
American black bear Mack is also marking a milestone at the sanctuary, joining the capuchins as one of its enduring residents.
These anniversaries are a reminder of what long-term sanctuary care can offer animals rescued from difficult beginnings: stability, space and the chance to simply grow older in peace.
For animals like Chico and Zeppo, decades of consistent care represent a quiet but meaningful success story.
The milestones featured in the August 2026 update reflect the sanctuary's ongoing commitment to the animals it has taken in over many years.
You can watch the story of the work carried out by PAWS and follow the journeys of the animals in its care.