Episode 5: Animal-First Care with Jonelle Mason

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In this episode of our new series "From the Frontline of Care", we sit down with primate trainer Jonelle to explore what animal-first care really looks like. From earning a primate’s trust to navigating ethical dilemmas, Jonelle shares the emotional, hands-on realities of working with highly intelligent animals—and how every behavior trained is a step toward connection, comfort, and respect.