Nestled in South Africa, C E S H is a lifeline for more than 90 monkeys and other exotic animals rescued from hardship. These remarkable animals need specialized care, diets, warm enclosures, and spacious habitats to thrive - costs far beyond those of the non exotics and need your help.
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CESH NPO 210-908 Contact/WhatsApp: +27 (0) 82 496 3638
833 11th Ave, Wonderboom South, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, 0084
We pour our hearts into their care, educate and raise awareness for the monkeys and human's protection.
Capuchin & Exotic animal Safe Haven
Welcome to C E S H !
To Love A Rescuer
To love a rescuer, you must love all of them. You must love the scars covering their body from panicked and hurt animals they were trying to help. You must love their fractured heart, that has been broken so many times they no longer even take the time to mend the pieces.
To love a rescuer, you must embrace their grit and determination, and know that although they fight a war they can never win, they can and do win a few battles. You must love the tears they will shed over those they lost. You must give them comfort that they refuse to accept, as they blame themselves for things they could have never foreseen.
To love a rescuer, you must acknowledge the rage they feel towards the world at times, and know that anger is driven by a love of life too few have. You must give them space and room to cry and mourn for the losses that others have caused out of carelessness or cruelty.
To love a rescuer, you must understand their passion to heal and save is a calling, not a choice. You must accept that to save animals is part of their soul and without that they could never be happy.
To love a rescuer, you must be patient. You must accept their work comes first. They will forgo sleep, forgo food, forgo their life for animals in need. They will work tirelessly until their body and mind fail them completely and they cannot go on.
To love a rescuer, you must be strong. You must not be threatened by their focus and love of animals. You must accept that the things you love about them, the strength and convictions and loyalty, are also what drives their sense of duty to animals in need; you cannot have one without the other.”
-Author Unknown
Support our mission by purchasing “So You Think You Want a Capuchin Monkey as a pet” by Michelle Henrico, written with the support of CESH.
Every cent of the proceeds goes directly to CESH, helping us care for and protect rescued Capuchins.
Invaluable insights, advise from more than 20 years experience with Capuchins and other exotic animals.
Book will be for sale from Amazon from the 7th of November 2025
Now Educated Visitors
Discover the joy of supporting rescued monkeys and exotic pets.
The sanctuary is a really doing all they can to create the best care possible, but is indeed in need for donations for food, expand on space and add more enclosures.
Machuvell Du Bruyn
Gauteng
Visiting the sanctuary was a life-changing experience; the love for animals is evident and I learned that it will always be a wild animal - the cuteness will fade... and now I know how to plan for the future with monkeys as part of my life.
Michelle Henrico
Pretoria
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An unforgettable experience! Seeing the Capuchins up close and learning their stories touched my heart. You can feel the love and dedication that goes into every part of this sanctuary.
Susan Britz
Gauteng
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A beautiful and eye-opening visit. I learned so much about Capuchins and the challenges they face. The team’s compassion and commitment are truly inspiring.
Brian Jordaan
Silverton
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CESH NPO 210-908
833 11th Ave, Wonderboom South, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, 0084
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