„Many of us want to disappear and have our own community where we can keep our monkeys safe,“ said Ann Newman, owner of seven monkeys in Arkansas and president of the Simian Society of America, a membership group for monkey lovers. Connecticut has a grandfathering system for all monkeys that belonged prior to 1/10/2010, but no longer allows permits. In Illinois, residents can only own a capuchin monkey if they have a service or permanent motor disability. Any other form of private property is prohibited. Raids in Louisiana and elsewhere have grown since an Ohio man freed his personal zoo of lions, tigers, zebras, bears and monkeys before committing suicide. The facial crushing of a Connecticut woman by a chimpanzee in 2009 also highlighted the dangers of keeping wild animals in residential neighborhoods. It follows that these animals require special care. In addition, states that allow monkeys may have detailed welfare checks, lengthy applications, and expensive fees and fines required to legally keep a monkey as a pet. While there are no federal regulations for primate ownership, each state really does its own thing. There are states like Arizona that don`t regulate monkey ownership at all, and others, like West Virginia, that ban very specific types of monkeys. Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish 14:300 ff: „Intent: City Council notes and states that wild or exotic animals often pose a serious threat to human health and safety and can cause serious environmental damage. These animals have very specific biological needs that are best met in their natural environment. If it is necessary to keep them in captivity, they should be under the supervision of qualified zoological keepers or competent professional keepers.

In addition, it is inappropriate and cruel to include them in an exhibition, act or exhibition that causes them to behave abnormally or exposes the public to potential harm. It is illegal to own, possess, sell or keep a wild or exotic animal as a pet in the parish, subject to the grandfather clause of Article 14:304. It is illegal to keep wild or exotic animals for exhibition, with the exception of zoos, circuses, veterinary clinics, certain animal exhibitions, and government institutions accredited by the AZA. In addition, no one may sponsor, promote or train a wild or exotic animal, or participate as a bystander in activities in which a wild or exotic animal exhibits unnatural behavior or is mentally or physically harassed, abused, or mentally or physically stressed or has the potential to harm a human. This prohibition applies to activities that take place on public or private lands, regardless of the purpose of the activities and regardless of whether they are carried out for free or for remuneration. (Order no. 9634 § 1, 5-26-93) Accredited zoos, research facilities and Chimp Haven do not require government permits to import great apes. Unaccredited zoos, accredited protected areas, educational institutions, and out-of-state circuses must obtain an LDWF ownership permit before bringing monkeys into the state. In addition, all facilities that import monkeys must comply with all federal permitting requirements and Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) animal import regulations. LDAF requires anyone importing wild or semi-wild animals to submit a report to the state veterinarian within 10 days of the date of shipment. These animals must be accompanied by a health certificate and may be inspected upon arrival.

According to the LWFC regulations for non-human primates, it is illegal for anyone, with the exception of the facilities mentioned above, to import great apes. Under Section 115 of the LWFC regulations, it is generally illegal to import, possess, buy, or sell monkeys (or other non-human primates) in Louisiana. Zoos accredited or certified by the AZA are exempt from the ban. Currently, three facilities in Louisiana are eligible for this exemption: Alexandria Zoological Park (Alexandria), Audubon Zoo (New Orleans) and BREC Baton Rouge Zoo (Baton Rouge). [38] Zoos not approved by the AZA may also be exempted if they hold an LDWF permit to own a monkey and meet all the conditions of the permit. See section IIA above. They adopted three other capuchin monkeys – Meeko Mae, Sara Jo and Hayley Suzanne – and went a bit crazy about monkeys. Davidson said the state had no intention of seizing his monkeys and inspecting only his home. She said the Clarks` robbery was suspicious. But she added: „We will give Donita the benefit of the doubt.“ Some states also require a minimum age to adopt a monkey or have a certain number of volunteer hours that work with monkeys to qualify to keep a monkey as a pet.

Monkeys don`t tend to make the best pets. Don`t get me wrong, they`re cute and all, but they don`t fit domesticated life as well as your usual cat or dog. Some states agree and even go so far as to ban the possession of primates. Denham Springs 18-146 ff.: It is illegal to keep wild or exotic animals as pets within city limits. It is for everyone, except zoos and veterinary clinics, illegal, wild or exotic animals to keep for display or display. Anyone offering a wild or exotic animal for sale must prominently post a sign at the point of sale that says: „No one is allowed in the city carnivorous mammals, i.e. live monkey (non-human primate), raccoon, skunk, wolf, squirrel, fox, leopard, panther or puma, tiger, lion, lynx or any other warm-blooded animal, Venomous snake, tarantula, crocodile or alligator, which can normally be found in nature. (Code 1987, § 4:201 et seq.) Under Section 102.20 of the State Penal Code, it is illegal for any person to kill (or acquire for the purpose of killing) zoo or circus animals, including monkeys, for sporting purposes.