Ep. 10 Kari Bagnall Pt. 1: Why Monkeys Don’t Belong in Labs, Zoos, or Homes

PLANT the CHANGE: When a vegan K–12 educator redefines education you discover plant-based parenting ethical teaching and compassionate classrooms designed to raise conscious healthy kids

What happens when a monkey raised as a pet or in a lab finally tastes freedom—and why does it matter to you?

In a world where exotic animals are still bought as pets and tested in labs, this episode reveals the heart-wrenching and inspiring journey of Kari Bagnall and her 197 rescued primates—and what we can learn about empathy, education, and systemic change from their stories.

- Hear the unbelievable origin story of Kari Bagnall’s Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary and how one pet monkey led to saving nearly 200 others.

- Discover the dark truth about nicotine experiments on adolescent monkeys and how a single letter from Jane Goodall helped shut it down.

Press play now to uncover the powerful, emotional, and often hilarious realities behind rescuing and rehabilitating primates at Jungle Friends Sanctuary.

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

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