IPPL’s History
Since 1973, under the leadership of our founder, Dr. Shirley McGreal, IPPL has spent decades fighting to protect and save primates around the world. These significant efforts included fighting smugglers, exposing the fate of primates in research labs, establishing a gibbon sanctuary and much more.
How You Can Help
For decades IPPL has saved dozens of gibbons whose lives were often depressing, even horrifying if they were subjects in a research lab. By joining our adoption program you will help them continue to receive the compassionate care they deserve.
More than 60% of primate species around the world are threatened with extinction mainly due to human activities, such as habitat loss, hunting, illegal trade, climate change and disease.
Volunteering at IPPL is an opportunity with a unique perk as you will be serenaded by our gibbons singing while making a difference in the lives of these charismatic little apes.
How You Can Help
For decades IPPL has saved dozens of gibbons whose lives were often depressing, even horrifying if they were subjects in a research lab. By joining our adoption program you will help them continue to receive the compassionate care they deserve.
More than 60% of primate species around the world are threatened with extinction mainly due to human activities, such as habitat loss, hunting, illegal trade, climate change and disease.
Volunteering at IPPL is an opportunity with a unique perk as you will be serenaded by our gibbons singing while making a difference in the lives of these charismatic little apes.
HELP US CONTINUE OUR GLOBAL EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND SAVE PRIMATES BY DONATING TODAY!
LATEST NEWS FROM OUR BLOG
IPPL Celebrates 50 Years!
Our latest issue of IPPL News is now online. This celebratory issue includes How and Why Shirley formed IPPL in 1973 by John McGreal, stories from many other people who have known and worked with her for many years, and more. We hope you enjoy this special publication.
Our Spring issue of IPPL News is now online!
Articles include three on IPPL’s participation at The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Panama City. Other articles include the Conservation of Great Apes in Itombwe Mountains, A Day in the Life at IPPL, profiles on two of IPPL’s volunteers, an update on the kidnapping of the…
Goodbye to Our Sweet Chloe
Our hearts are broken at the sudden passing of sweet Chloe on March 22, 2023. Originally a family pet, Chloe’s canine teeth were removed, leaving her with a permanent deformity. This is a cruel but common practice to avoid being bitten by wild primates that people have bought and then tried to domesticate. But they…