Protecting Florida's Wild Vervet Monkeys

One of the only free-ranging troops of vervet monkeys in the U.S. live right here in Dania Beach. Their survival depends on awareness, conservation, and your support. We’re here to protect them and ensure their story continues, will you help?

PROTECT THEM TODAY
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WHO WE ARE

Founded by Dr. Missy Williams in 2016, The Dania Beach Vervet Project is a nonprofit dedicated to compassionate conservation and the belief that every animal deserves respect, safety, and a chance to live free from harm.

MEET OUR RESIDENTS

WHY THEY NEED US

Our monkeys face daily dangers: car collisions, electrocutions, and injuries. Because they are non-native, they cannot be released once captured, leading to many trapped monkeys being euthanized. The Dania Beach Vervet Project is a sanctuary where these monkeys can live out their natural lives in safety. Every gift helps make it possible.

GIVE A MONKEY A SAFE HOME

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERANCE

  • Adopt A Monkey

    Get to know one of our resident vervet monkeys by name and personality. Your monthly sponsorship provides food, medical care, and enrichment that ensures they live safe, healthy, and loved. This is one of the most personal ways to protect their future.

    Adopt 

  • Sponsor the Mission

    Every gift helps us create and maintain a sanctuary where the monkeys can live out their natural lives, free from cars, power lines, and urban dangers. Your support brings hope and safety to a troop that cannot survive without human help.

    Donate 

  • Spread The Word

    Awareness is powerful. By telling friends and family about the vervet monkeys or sharing our mission on social media, you are giving these animals a stronger voice and helping us build a community that cares for their future.

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED

SUPPORT THROUGH SHOPPING OUR MERCHANDISE

Every purchase helps fund the care and protection of our vervet monkeys.