Do primates make good pets?
In general exotic animals are not recommended as pets. According to Advisory Memorandum No. 65 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), non-human primates are NOT admissible into the U.S. as “pets.” Once primates are in the USA their use as pets is governed by state and local jurisdictions–and these vary greatly. Some states require a permit for certain species of animals. If you decide to obtain a non-human primate to be kept as a pet, you should contact your State Veterinarian and state and local health and zoning officials. Sources of information on this topic include Primate Info Net, the web site of the Wisconsin Primate Research Center. The page Primates as Pets includes comments from pet owners and well as other useful information for those considering keeping a primate as a pet. Also contact the Simian Society of America. Their web site can be found at http://www.simiansociety.org. They are an organization which offers advice and support for people who have p
In general exotic animals are not recommended as pets. According to Advisory Memorandum No. 65 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), non-human primates are NOT admissible into the U.S. as “pets.” Once primates are in the USA their use as pets is governed by state and local jurisdictions–and these vary greatly. Some states require a permit for certain species of animals. If you decide to obtain a non-human primate to be kept as a pet, you should contact your State Veterinarian and state and local health and zoning officials. Sources of information on this topic include Primate Info Net, the web site of the Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center. The page Primates as Pets includes comments from pet owners and well as other useful information for those considering keeping a primate as a pet. Also contact the Simian Society of America. Their web site can be found at http://www.simiansociety.org. They are an organization which offers advice and support for people w
