PEANUT BUTTER CUP 

PEANUT BUTTER
Species: Rhesus Macaque (Peanut Butter) & Rhesus/Java Mix (Marshmallow)
DOBs: Peanut Butter – January 23 (Assigned, Year unknowjn)
Arrived at SPS: End of 2022
Origin: Former private pets, placed through Florida Wildlife Commission

Peanut Butter was first a privately kept monkey along. He was later placed with another caregiver then finally arriving at SPS together in late 2022. He and his former roommate Marshmellow were part of a trio, along with Valentine, whose dynamics together were spirited but sometimes stormy. After tensions emerged, the group was separated for everyone’s safety. Peanut Butter, a male rhesus macaque, is confident, expressive, and can be surprisingly gentle, though he can be quite feisty and aggressive, reminding us that monkeys are wild animals. Often the first to explore new enrichment or food, he doesn’t hesitate to show his curiosity—or his preferences. 

He enjoys painting, is enthusiastic about nearly any treat, and recently delighted in a custom newspaper box created for his birthday. Caregivers often describe him as a gentle giant, full of presence and personality, with a thoughtful gaze that lingers on those who take time with him. His early years a pet limits his future to be the kind of wild animal he was intended to be, so sanctuary is the next best option for him, caring for him in ways that honor who he is now.