Can squirrel monkeys be kept as pets?

In some parts of South America, squirrel monkey pets are not out of the ordinary—even though, as my mother can attest, they do not make good housemates. “I would never want one in ... And because they're social animals, it's recommended you keep more than one or none at all. read more

Monkeys should be left alone in the wild. However, if you must keep a squirrel monkey at home, then give it the attention it needs. If you feel that keeping a dog is more demanding, then think again, as keeping a monkey pet is much more demanding and taxing. read more

Squirrel monkeys are often kept as pets by people who prefer a smaller specie. A squirrel monkey is very active and social and requires a lot of attention. read more

No, no, no, NO! They are wild animals that belong in the wild. They will be miserable if they don’t have space. Please don’t keep one as a pet. I have a few that visit every so often, I feed them bananas whenever they come. read more