Aunt Gizmo arrived at Jungle Friends at 30 years old after spending her entire life in cognitive and behavioral research. Born at Wooster College in Ohio, she lived for decades as a study subject before finally retiring to sunny Florida alongside her longtime companions, Aunt Jake and Alex.
When Aunt Gizmo and Alex arrived, both were diabetic and dependent on medication. Thanks to carefully managed diets, lots of monkey play, and a less stressful environment, they now thrive on good nutrition alone. Sanctuary life truly transformed their health.
At first, Aunt Gizmo was hesitant about the great outdoors. After years of being indoors, the open sky and fresh air were unfamiliar. But with patience and encouragement, she began exploring — and soon discovered she loved basking in the sunshine and feeling the breeze on her face.