The Singing Saviors of California: A Sanctuary's 50 Year Fight to Save the World's Rarest Primates The Gibbon Conservation Center, nestled in the dry hills of Santa Clarita Valley north of Los Angeles, has been a beacon of hope for the world's most critically endangered primates.
For five decades, this unassuming sanctuary has dedicated itself to the care and welfare of gibbons, those hauntingly beautiful creatures with voices that echo through the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
The center was founded by Alan Mootnick, a self taught primatologist who had a deep passion for gibbons. His dedication to these elusive creatures left an indelible mark on primate research and conservation.