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Many primates (monkeys and lemurs) come to us from poor living situations, where people simply did not know what they were in for when purchasing such an animal. Due to their social and cognitive needs, it is very difficult to keep a primate happy in captivity.
They need constant interaction and enrichment, and do not make good pets due to their dangerous disposition and this difficulty in meeting their needs. This is true for both household ownership and many unregulated roadside zoos.
Therefore, these situations often end up with poor welfare for the monkey, and sometimes the owners too.
We try to educate the public about the intensive requirements to maintain high standards of primate welfare, and create awareness that we exist in case potential primate owners encounter difficulties with their care.
For more information see the Primate Info Net fact sheet on Primates as Pets.
What do you feed a primate?
Cute baby monkeys grow into very strong teenagers and adults, and can live to age 40!
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