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Patti Ragan

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Founder & President at Center for Great Apes
📍 Wauchula, Florida, United States

Patti Ragan is the founder and director of the Center for Great Apes, a sanctuary for rescued orangutans and chimpanzees. She transitioned from a successful career as an owner of a staffing agency to establish the center in 1993. She holds a degree from Florida State University and has co-authored papers on primate behavior.

Her passion for great apes began while volunteering at a zoo in Miami, which inspired her to dedicate her life to providing lifetime care for primates in need. This singular focus on animal welfare defines her personal mission and public profile, stemming from a deep-seated commitment to their well-being.

Unique fact: She sold her successful business and used her own life savings to purchase the initial land for the sanctuary.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Founder & President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Wauchula, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Patti shows up

Charming & Persuasive
Fast Adopter
Achievment Oriented

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Priorities

Topics Patti cares about

Great Ape Welfare
Her life's work is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and lifetime care of orangutans and chimpanzees from the entertainment industry and pet trade.
Primate Behavior
Has co-authored multiple research publications on deferred imitation and object manipulation in juvenile chimpanzees and orangutans, indicating a scientific interest in their cognition.
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Career

Work history

Founder & President
Center for Great Apes
4-1990
Senior Consultant
Interim Personnel Services
Owner/Manager
Stars Temps
Teacher
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians
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Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Florida State University
Applied Art & Art History
University of Miami
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