Pepa’s Story
Pepa was the pet of a family in Cochabamba, until she became too difficult to handle and the family brought her to CIWY. This is a familiar story, especially among Capuchin monkeys, which seem cute but become aggressive or destructive at an early age.
The family later returned to Parque Machía to ask for Pepa back, as they missed her and did not want to buy another monkey. We explained to them why they should not keep wild animals as pets: not only is it illegal, but it also harms the animal and poses a risk to family members, especially children.
Pepa continues to live in Parque Machía in one of the areas dedicated to Capuchin monkeys. She is very friendly and often regarded as a favorite among volunteers. She always surprises us with her intelligence and ability to solve problems. She is very protective of the other Capuchin monkeys in her group and exhibits strong loyalty to them.
CIWY spends over $US 40 per month on Pepa’s food and enrichment. Please consider sponsoring the friendly and playful Pepa.
Sponsor Pepa
Choose a monthly amount and the animal you want to support. Your gift is pooled with other sponsors to cover the full care of your animal and the animals sharing its enclosure.