Is it legal to own a pet finger monkey?

Here's the straight answer: In 2012, 19 states had outright bans on private monkey ownership. read more

It’s not anyone’s fault for wanting a pet finger monkey—no one gets these animals as pets planning on hurting or being hurt by them. It just happens. Which is why it is illegal in most places to own them. read more

In the absence of a federal law on the subject of simian sidekicks, state laws prevail. So whether it is legal or illegal to have monkeys as pets depends on where you want to engage in monkey-keeping. If you live in California, you may be out of luck. read more

Some states have no laws prohibiting the keeping of monkeys as pets. For example, you're allowed to own a pocket monkey without the need for any special permits or paperwork in states like Alabama, Nebraska and South Carolina. read more