Tickets for public visits and information on how to donate can be found on Story Book Farm’s website. Story Book Farm became a registered charity in 2011 and relies on donations and funding to continue its work. “ We take people around the property and explain everybody’s life, how everybody got here, and the difference that we’ve been able to make in their lives.” “We do have open days once a month from May to October,” Liepa said. Normally, the sanctuary is closed to the public, but there are days this summer when it opens so that people can meet the primates. These days, his paintings raise money for the sanctuary. “They eventually grow up and become unmanageable”Īnother familiar face at Story Book Farm is Pockets Warhol, a white-capped capuchin who also happens to be a world-renowned painter. “Unfortunately, we exist as a sanctuary because people think monkeys make good pets,” she said. The sanctuary’s goal is to provide a safe haven for the animals where they can learn, heal, be enriched, and, well, monkey around.Īccording to Leipa, Story Book Farm is the only sanctuary of its kind in Canada. We have three species of macaque - long-tail macaque, Rhesus macaque, and Japanese macaque,” Liepa said. “Most of the monkeys we have are macaque. All have been rescued from private owners, roadside zoos, or have retired from service as testing animals. The sanctuary, founded in 2000, is home to 17 monkeys and eight lemurs. Here, he has the option to be in and out at anytime, and that’s the choice they all have.” “My theory is that his previous owner took him to meetings and to the office. “He tends to be quite shy,” said Liepa, who cares for all the primates at the sanctuary. While he is normally swinging around, his new caretaker, Daina Liepa, says he’s tired of the spotlight and has adopted a new personality. Darwin’s owner was fined $240 and forced to turn him over to local authorities.ĭarwin, otherwise known as the “Ikea monkey,” is now one of 25 primates that now make their homes at Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary in Sunderland, Ont. It is illegal to own macaques in Toronto. Darwin escaped the crate, unlocked the car door, and walked into the parking lot where he was discovered. His owner had left him in a crate when she parked at the store. The Japanese macaque, named Darwin, was six months old when he escaped. Tags: Kiara Advani Birthday Shershaah Kabir Singh Kiara Advani sidharth malhotra Follow Entertainment News on abp LIVE for more latest stories and trending topics.Just over 10 years ago, a monkey wearing a shearling coat and a diaper made international headlines when he was found roaming outside an Ikea store in North York, Ont. Here's wishing Kiara a very happy birthday! Kiara Advani also has 'Indoo Ki Jawani', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' and 'Shershaah' in her kitty. 'Laxmmi Bomb', which is the Hindi remake of Tamil hit 'Kanchana 2', will premiere directly on Disney+ Hotstar. The makers have sold the film's digital rights to a leading OTT platform. However, the comedy horror drama couldn't release on its scheduled date due to the COVID-19. The film co-starring Akshay Kumar was slated to hit the silver screens on Eid 2020. On the professional front, Kiara Advani will be next seen in 'Laxmmi Bomb'. Varun Dhawan wrote,"Happy bday Kiara eat as much cake as you like today without feeling guilty." Kiara gave Kapoor 'virtual hugs' on her Instagram story. The 'Jersey' actor wrote, "Happy birthday Preetiiiii aka Kabir’s wishes for you ke tujhe kabhi koi touch na kare." Kiara's 'Kabir Singh' co-star Shahid Kapoor wisher her 'Preeti' in his own style. INSIDE PICS: Sidharth Malhotra Enjoys Fun-filled Birthday With Rumoured GF Kiara Advani, Karan Johar & Others Although the two B-town stars are yet to make their relationship official, gossip mills suggest a different story. Sidharth and Kiara are rumoured to be dating each other.
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