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Primates as Pets
The Wisconsin Primate Research Center (WPRC) does
not condone the private ownership of primates as pets. Primates require
professional, well-managed care. They are susceptible to both
transmitting diseases to humans and contracting diseases from humans. People
considering private ownership of primates should seek professional
advice before making their decision. Primate Info Net links to some
sites containing information for and advice to people who have
primates as pets. The responsibility for the information contained
and for the advice offered in these sites rests with the manager
of each site. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the views
expressed.
The WPRC accepts no responsibility for any information found at
these or other sites linked to from Primate Info Net.
In the News
- Monkey business: Rising interest in exotic pets sees primate ownership in England and Wales soar to over 9,000 (The Independent; February 6, 2014)
- Spider monkeys as pets? Kasich says no (Columbus Dispatch; July 2, 2013)
- Legal ownership of monkey questioned (The Telegraph, Alton, IL; June 11, 2013)
- Conservationists warn against keeping wild animals as pets (Jakarta Post; May 28, 2013)
- Spider monkeys allowed under Ohio budget change (Associated Press; May 28, 2013)
- Citizen journalism: More orangutans become pets (Jakarta Post; April 4, 2013)
- Why Justin Bieber Shouldn't Have a Monkey (National Geographic; April 2, 2013)
- Sanctuary claims owners abused monkey (UPI; January 13, 2013)
- Ikea Monkey Taken From Its Owner: A Look At Primate Pet Laws, State By State (International Business Times; December 11, 2012)
- Mauled by chimp, woman settles for fraction sought (Chicago Tribune; November 30, 2012)
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Information for Primate Owners
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