Our Mission – Caring, Conserving, Connecting

A Place Where Compassion Meets Conservation

At Well Bred Apes in Ashland, Nebraska, our mission is simple yet powerful:
to care for animals with compassion, conserve wildlife through education, and connect people to the natural world in meaningful, lasting ways.

We believe every encounter with an animal can spark empathy, curiosity, and a lifelong commitment to protecting the planet we share.

🐾 Caring for Every Creature

Our first responsibility is to the animals in our care — from lively macaques and gentle sloths to majestic giraffes and colorful macaws.
Each resident receives specialized nutrition, veterinary attention, and daily enrichment designed to encourage natural behaviors and emotional well-being.

Our dedicated team of 17 animal professionals includes keepers, caretakers, veterinarians, and behaviorists who treat every animal as family.

🌍 Conservation Through Education

We believe that awareness leads to action. That’s why Well Bred Apes is committed to educating visitors of all ages about the importance of conservation, biodiversity, and ethical animal care.

Through interactive tours, adoption programs, and school partnerships, we aim to inspire a new generation of wildlife advocates who understand that small actions can have a global impact.

💚 Connecting People with the Wild

Every visit to Well Bred Apes is more than an outing — it’s an experience.
Our goal is to create meaningful connections between humans and animals, encouraging respect, understanding, and wonder.

Whether you’re feeding a giraffe, learning about koala care, or hearing the call of a macaw, you’re reminded that nature is not something distant — it’s part of who we are.

🌱 Adoption & Rescue Commitment

In addition to housing our permanent residents, we proudly operate an animal adoption and rehoming program.
We carefully place certain species — such as monkeys, birds, and small mammals — into safe, responsible homes where they can thrive.
Every adoption helps support ongoing rescue and rehabilitation efforts across our park.

🦜 Our Promise to the Planet

We’re not just caring for animals today — we’re protecting their future.
Well Bred Apes is committed to sustainable practices, habitat preservation, and community partnerships that promote wildlife protection both locally and globally.

📍 Join Our Mission

Every visitor, volunteer, and supporter plays a part in our story.
When you visit Well Bred Apes, adopt an animal, or share our message, you’re helping us build a world where wildlife and people thrive together.

📍 Location: 16400 292nd St, Ashland, NE 68003
📞 Call: (402) 555-WILD
📧 Email: info@wellbredapes.com