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Simian Society of America Conventions part 1
I have been a member of the SSA for six years and this year I'm excited about attending my first SSA convention this weekend. In the spirit of this time of year that the SSA has their conventions. A&M presents past ones from the Simian.
Reports on The Convention (1992)
Steamed crabs, golden lion tamarins, smoking in the restroom of the bus, getting lost in the harbor, laughing, waiting for the elevator, staying up every night way too late, woolly monkeys, meeting the Sweigarts, monkey books, monkey tchatchkas, monkey pictures, drawing plans for the biggest, cleanest and safest monkey cage in the world, Little Italy, and southern hospitality par none. Where in the world could you have an experience that contains all those elements, and more? At the 1992 SSA National Convention in Baltimore that's where! Sitting down to put into words more than seventy two hours of nonstop simian antics is almost as daunting as trying to/remember every one of them. The only way I can think of to do it is to start at the beginning and plow right through --so in the form of a letter from me to you, that's just what I'm going to try to do
The convention began for me when Alison Pascoe, along with her 25 year old weeper Amelia, pulled up in front of my apartment building to pick up my traveling cage for Amelia and head down to Maryland Thursday after work. After four and a half hours of nonstop talking and driving, we drove past the famous Baltimore Orioles' ballpark and pulled in front of SSA Convention Headquarters, Days Inn, Inner Harbor. The hotel is a modern, very attractive, full-service hotel, complete with an outside garden, a roomy bar and a staff that couldn't believe their eyes when we arrived.... ("Is that a monkey?")
We were eager to meet everyone, until we realized it was 11:30 PM. Nothing to do but the usual midnight convention activity -- go up to the roorn and talk for another three hours. The next morning we awoke to the first of three gorgeously cool and sunny days -- this after weeks of rain all along the eastern seaboard. We headed downstairs to breakfast and then to the SSA Convention Room, already filled with eager conventioneers eyeing every kind of monkey item you could imagine. Right at the door was Jody Adams, convention coordinator, getting everyone signed in and giving out the monkey goody bags containing a handsoine picture frame adorned with monkeys contributed by Chapter 47 (Texas), a forest scene lithograph by artist David Smith; a catch-all bag from Missouri-Illinois Chapter 26, a ticket to the incredible Baltimore Aquarium, complimentary convention T-shirts from Chapter 13, and a beautiful handmade laminated monkey nametag made by none other than Jayne Paulette. Looking around the room was in itself a feast for the eyes: gift item tables manned by our hosts, Chapter 13 (Mid-Atlantic States), Chapter 50 (New York), a table with beautiful pictures and information about the Woolly Monkey Preservation Foundation (manned by WMPF's founder and Convention Speaker Doris Thomas), a Purina Primate Diet display staffed by a Purina representative with free samples for all...and I'm sure I missed a few. We stayed in the room talking throughout the day, meeting more new arrivals and catching up on everyone and everything. Finally we realized it was now or never, so a large group of us headed off for the Inner Harbor, lunch and the Aquarium.
Brad and Trouble

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Simian Society of America Conventions part 2
And what a beautiful city. Just a block away, a winding mall took us above the busy metropolis through fascinating shops and quickie restaurants offering everything from fried chicken to sushi. We split into two groups for a quick meal of our choice, then moved on. The Harbor stretches the length of a mile or so and is filled with ships, from old frigates to aircraft carriers, It is a rather modern affair with lots of trees and benches, and right in the middle, the Aquarium. I've never been to a modern aquarium, so I just wasn't prepared. Entering up a steep escalator, we were suddenly inside on a bridge a few stories above a gigantic pool with eerie stingrays gliding through the water. Following the dark mysterious pathway, we walked along one incredible display after another--sore large with sharks, some tiny with vibrantly colorful sea anemones that looked like a hat store just before Easter. There was even an aquatic world of darkness, with fish from so deep in the sea they create their own light. Then a petting area for children, and on top, a new meaning for the term roof-garden: an enormous rain forest under a glass top. Wild orchids grew in the mist that poured from invisible pipes, and there were even some wild parrots and other birds happily living in this amazing exhibit. There was of course something missing from this rain forest...monkeys. But then, it was very clean! Descending from the rain forest, we followed a ramp that led us through a 360-degree aquarium that is the largest I 've ever seen--it must have been four stories tall--filled with fresh water fish. Then, having met up with just about everyone from our group in the gift shop and book store, we hurried back to the hotel for a 5:30 PM general membership meeting, where we all had a chance to introduce ourselves, get a run-down on the weekend's activities just ahead, and talk over a few monkey topics that would set the tone for many conversations to come.
Friday night we were on our own for dinner, so a group of about fourteen of us hopped into two cars (so it was a little crowded) and headed for Little Italy to eat ourselves silly with pasta and garlic bread. When we returned we took over the hotel bar and sat up pretty late with members who had arrived while we were away, including Jayne Paulette and Lu Hall.
Saturday morning was tour bus time as we all donned our yellow Convention T-shirts and headed out to Washington's National Zoo, in a beautiful winding park setting. We stopped first at Panda Plaza and saw the only great pandas living in the United States, then headed for the golden lion tamarins that hang loose in a small wooded area. We searched and searched, but there was no sign of them. Just down the hill we ran into a keeper at the wolf enclosure. I asked if the lion tamarins were out and she replied "Oh yes, they are just sitting on the handrail on the other side of the exhibit". Well, we were back up that hill in two seconds flat, and there was a family of golden lions sitting quietly in a bush not three feet away from a low handrail. There was also a zoo volunteer armed with a clipboard and taking observation notes, so we settled down for a little tamarin talk. It turns out that the tamarins never stray very far from their area. They do run out onto the walkway now and then, but always scurry right back to their home base. The female of this particular family had a strange shaved patch on her back, and we learned that she had a birth control device implanted to prevent passing along a hereditary uterine problem. Seeing them in this wonderful environment, it was as if we were standing in the forests of Brazil, watching them perched in a bush and making their quizzical little faces at everything that moved.
Brad and Trouble

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Simian Society of America Conventions part 3
The best zoos in the country have limited their collections, specializing in breeding colonies or just a few species. The primate house at the National Zoo should be called the lion-tailed macaque house, for that was mainly what it housed, save a family of black and white colobus. But the.small mammal house was burgeoning with tamarins, marmosets and a family of titi monkeys. Two of the pygmy marmoset families had newborns, seemingly just two tiny eyes clinging to the backs of their parents. And in the ape house, home to large groups of gorillas and orangs, pygmy marmosets hopped about freely on indoor trees. Mark Rivard-Denk came dangerously close to adding a few pygmies to his collection!
We all had lunch at the big cafeteria on the zoo grounds, then headed for the book store where Kevin Ivester managed to find a book on environmental enrichment for captive primates that he didn't already have! During our return trip on the bus I had a fascinating conversation with our Simian Spotlight photographer Robin Schwartz about her upcoming book featuring many SSA primates--the photos we've come to know so well in our newsletter. The SIMIAN will have more on this in future issues.
Back at the hotel, everyone broke for a few hours of shopping or relaxation before the banquet. Board members slipped away to the outdoor patio for what turned out to be only a beginning to the annual SSA board meeting. Topics discussed included preparing a new roster of Simian Society members to include phone nuribers for the first time, with members' permission of course, progress made on the new Prir~te Care Manual which will be dedicated to the memory of Jay De Chalk, who recently left a bequest of over $6,000 to our Society, and various ways to encourage members' use of the SSA Adoption Network.
Meanwhile, tables were being set, candles lit and slide projectors focused for the traditional Convention banquet. Members and guests arrived in their finet attire for 6:30 cocktails followed by a suprisingly delicious buffet dinner, after which the program began. Everyone was welcomed by Chapter l3's president, Cliff Lewis, who proved a charming host fcr the entire. Cliff introduced our first speaker, Rick Hahn, who heads the nearby Catoctin Mountain Zoo. Rick gave a very informative slide depiction of Catoctin, which houses some very impressive collections of primates, especially Asian langurs and gibbons. He also gave us a slide tour of the Twycross Zoo in England, which is famous for their apes and monkeys.
Then came the moment I was dreading, which was the president's address. Since I won't critique myself, I think Jayne is going to reprint it in this issue so you can judge for yourself.
Jody Adams was up next to introduce her dear friend -- met through the Simian Society--Doris Thomas of Columbus, Ohio, our second featured speaker. For those who haventt met Doris....well, you're missing a most terrific lady. Doris (who I wasn't surprised to learn once modeled bathing suits) was the proud caretaker of several monkeys over the past years, but it was her woolly who took her heart. Her love of her woolly, who died of hypertension, has grown into a concern for all woollies and eventually has led her to Louisville, New York, England, Holland and then right back to Columbus where she founded the Woolly Monkey conservation Foundation. Dedicated to the creation and execution of conservation strategies for the woolly monkey, the Foundation develops conservation education programs, supports the one woolly monkey field research project stationed in Columbia, and encourages communication between woolly captive breeding projects.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 4
Doris gave a fascinating talk, outlining her travels around the world, especially the time she spent at Leonard Williams' sanctuary in Cornwall, England, observing their maintenance of a very successful woolly colony and giving a background of the work being done on behalf of woolly monkeys everywhere. She had a rapt audience, for many members present had cared for woolly monkeys in the past. Now, the remarkable woolly is simply too fragile to consider keeping outside a breeding colony.
And finally, the banquet concluded with the SSA Convention Raffle drawing. Prizes won include a color television set won by Jaynie Moon of Hawaii (have some luggage going back, Jaynie?) and a radio alarm clock won by our new SSA board member Joan Ballassi of New London, Connecticut.
After the banquet, I'm sure much fun was had by all, but the faithful board members retired to Jayne and Lu's room for the conclusion of the board meeting, which lasted until well past 2 AM. Not too late for visiting, however, for we found a lively group in Jan ~rtin and Carol D 1Aoust' 5 room, including Mel Orr, Suzie Hendricks and Barb Rider, that kept us going until it was too late to care!
Sunday was perhaps the best of all -- a steamed crab-fest at the home of SSA 'ers Casey nd Bud Bull and their family. The Bulls have their hands full with a squirrel monkey, a vervet who was rescued from an abusive home, a capuchin, and the master of the house, a beautiful young rhesus. Their lovely home, about a 25-minute drive from downtown Baltimore, is right in the middle of Maryland horse country and gave us all a chance to sit, well into the evening, and really have a relaxed visit with everyone. And the food! Not only were there more steamed clams than you could imagine (with proper eating demonstrations by Bud) but an enormous spread of just about everything from chicken to cobbler.
We also had a brief presentation of the Identichip program by Ken and Donna McHattie. Identichip is a tiny microchip implanted under the skin of your pet which can help return our monkey to you should it escape. More information on this in an upcoming SIMIAN issue. Throughout the afternoon various groups left for the Baltimore Airport, and sad goodbyes brought the convention to an official end. Alison Pascoe had a reprieve from her husband in New York, so we decided to stay until Monday. Sunday night we headed out for a late dinner with Marie Meyer, Kevin Ivester, Cynthia Gates and Mark Rivard-Denk. The only place open was a piano bar restaurant, where we were entertained by an impromptu group of pretty good singers. Monday morning we were off on our various ways, with many happy memories for years to come. You know, the Simian Society introduces us to people from all over the country that I would never meet any other way -- and these conventions are some of the happiest times I have ever had. Next time, come see for yourself. There are so many facets of the wonderful weekend I know I haven 't covered. One that especially comes to mind is the beautiful SSA wrist watch I received from Chapter 13, which is a real treasure. That's why I urge each of you who attended the convention to write, sharing your experiences, interesting new ideas, even just a few sentences to say Au revoir... until we meet again.
Brad and Trouble
PS I had a wonderful time at this years convention and to state what was written about the 1992 one--- "You know, the Simian Society introduces us to people from all over the country that I would never meet any other way."
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 5
Having just returned from the 1998 Milwaukie SSA Convention rereading reports on past conventions has given me a whole new perpective on them. With many of the the same people in these accounts at the 1998 SSA convention and getting to meeting them and talk with them I can almost feel as though I were at the past conventions with a little imagination. I have not been a SSA member long enough to have Simians back as far as the first National Convention given by the Simian Soiciety of America so I can't share that one with you but I did buy from Mel Orr the 1990 SSA T-shirt for the great price of 50 cents. Speaking of Mel let me continue with this on the 1994 SSA convention.
How I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION By Mel
My summer vacation, spent in the wonderful (hot), beautiful (hot), dry (hot) state of Arizona, was Hot. Being a wimp from the Northeast, I didn't relish the hot weather, but I did enjoy the convention, and meeting with old friends. I want to thank Carol and Susan for picking people up and dropping them off at the airport and train station. It was appreciated by all.
As all conventions go, there are always problems. I know Arizona did their best. The vans to be rented were under contract in March, but were not available at the last minute. Other arrangements had to be made, but that all turned out okay. It was great having the vans to take our group to the zoo, wildlife park, shopping,' and visiting SSA members' homes.
The convention banquet was quite unique ask any man who showed up wearing a necktie. All ties were unceremon1ously cut off and hung-up around the room. Neat idea! Then we had a picnic on Sunday at apark near the zoo.. Though not knowing if we were coming or going at times, things worked out. There was some confusion over where the picnic would be held, but there was plenty of good food and drinks for al1.
We will never forget our trip to the home of Dr. Diana. The view was breathtakipg, especially for those in the van with me. We almost went over a cliff. Susan was driving and couldn't get the van to go into reverse when we were perched on the cliff's edge, so I yelled in panic, Everyone out of the van! In spite of Kevin's inability to get the door open, we all made it out safely. Susan was then able to back up the van and we all made it out safely. I almost decided to walk down the mountain. It's true that in such a situation your whole life does pass before your eyes. I know mine did. It was scary, but now we can laugh about it, and it certainly did give me something to remember about this convention.
Then there was the night a group of us were sitting by the pool when we decided to go out to dinner. All went well until we got to the restaurant and realized we had left Liz Packer behind. She had stopped off at the pool to say goodbye to Alex, and away we went without her. We surely screwed up but all had a good laugh afterwards. Liz had put her squirrel rnonkey, Jody, in someone's room at the hotel while we went to dinner, so she couldn1t even go home. She was patiently waiting on the curb when we went back to get her. I truly enjoyed seeing everyone....just wish it could happen more often. Every two years seems so long.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 6 The Simian August,1996
NATIONAL CONVENTION 1996 ST. LOUIS, MO.
The Simian Society continued a great tradition in St. Louis a few weeks ago when Chapter 28 hosted the 1996 SSA National Convention. Members from all over the country met in the shadow of the famous Gateway Arch to get to know one another and share their experiences in caring for monkeys.
When my travelling companion Alison Pascoe and I arrived at the hotel we were barely in the front doors when we were surprised to see so many old friends already gathering in the lobby.... Linda Martini, Mel Orr, Timmye Morgan with David, Marie Meyer and Pat Harston....all ready for action! All in all, the turnout was much better than expected (meaning the hosting chapter broke even financially) with a final count of over 80 registrees! We were thrilled to have so many new and younger inembers of the SSA, who shared their enthusiasm for the Simian Society with the long-time members, all graciously welcomed by the ever-helpful Chapter 28 members.
Friday morning we all met in the hospitality room on a top floor of the hotel with a commanding view of the Gateway Arch, the Mississippi River and the states of Missouri and Illinois. Alison and I were up at bat, leading a round-table discussion of socialization of primates and what training real means (encouraging natural primate behaviors while learning to curb your own anger an fear!) After a break for lunch, we met outside on the second-floor terrace to hear Helen Porter give a very informative lecture on primate nutrition. I was surprised to learn that yo6ung primates should all be totally off formula at six months! We also discussed the importance of including monkey chow in the diet, even if it means waiting until they 're hungry enough to have to eat it.
Later in the afternoon we went back to the hospitality room and sat in a large circle for the traditional SSA membership meeting. Topics discussed included general agreement that we should raise the price of the Primate Care Handbook (PCH) while offering a discount for current members; we also shared ideas for marketing the PCH (i.e. leaving flyers in pet shops and veterinarian offices, buying a copy for donating to your local library were some suggestions). I also passed around the "Are You Sure You Want a Monkey?" brochure, which can be copied and distributed to those seeking information about monkeys--again to pet shops and vets. We also talked about upcoming changes in The Simian, since Jayne Paulette has announced her intention to step down as editor of our wonderful newsletter at the end of this year. Most importantly, we talked about the need for every member to write articles for the newsletter, for starting next year we'll have big shoes to fill, and we will all have to pitch in! One great idea was to build upon the profile series of Mel Orr wrote to include profiles of new and long-time members. Another topic of discussion was the increasing problem of state regulation, including rabies laws. We heard a very encouraging story from members from Oklahoma who were successful in adding legislation that allowed state health officials to consider quarantine as an alternative to euthanasia in primate bite cases. I have a copy of the legislation as passed, and would be happy to pass it on to anyone who is interested.
Friday night we broke into groups and went out on the town. I went to my first gambling experience on one of the river boats. It was quite a scene, and I was rewarded with beginner 's luck, going home with about $130 more than I went with!
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 7
The Simian August,1996 NATIONAL CONVENTION 1996 ST. LOUIS, MO.
Saturday morning we were off to the world-famous St. Louis Zoo, where we were treated to a personally guided hour by Ingred Porten, one of the primate curators. St. Louis holds several studbooks for the lemur, so we saw many different species of lemur, as well as family groups of spiders, baboons, all the great apes including a rare bachelor group of lowland gorillas. Later we toured the zoo and then back to the hotel. Board members met in my room for the annual SSA Board of Directors1 meeting, where we were happy to have a quorum present. I've asked Jayne to print a summary of the minutes in this meeting and would appreciate your reading them, carefully.
Saturday evening was the highlight of the, weekend..: the fabulous Banquet. We met for cocktails in the banquet ha1l, and welcomed our quest of honor, retiring national secretary Jayne Paulette who arrived with her great pal Alice Clements, who was also stepping down from the Board as Chapter 28 representative. The hall was terrifically decorated with beautiful posters of primates all along the perimeter, and each table--including the dais--as adorned with festive monkey-themed favors. After finally settling down, John opened with a speech including much deserved gratitude for his fellow chapter members. After his comments, he invited me to give a short "President's Report", which culminated in what became a very emotional tribute to Jayne Paulette Rather than going into it all here, please see a copy of my remarks later in this issue. I was happy to turn the microphone back to John, who introduced two other great friends of Jayne and the SSA Wallace Swett and Stephen Tello from Primarily Primates, Inc., who shared their feelings and thanks for all Jayne has done. True to her word that she didn't want to speak, Jayne did rise for a short wave and a "thank you" to all assembled.
The evening continued with a talk by our guest for the evening, St. Louis vet Dr. Doug Pernikoff, who shared his experiences with primates and other exotics in a very interesting and informative slide show. Then back to Chapter 28, who had interspersed these goings-on with raffle prizes and had many more to hand out, including a gorgeous quilt hand-made by SSA member Lola Tyler. All in all it was a very exciting evening, and a perfect way to top off this terrific weekend. Unfortunately, my work forced me to leave St. Louis early Sunday afternoon, so I will have to leave a report of the rest of the weekend to another convention participant.
Th closing, again this would not have been possible were it not for the persistence and eagerness of Chapter 28 president John Hall, his incredibly well organized committee led by co-chairs Bonnie Reinhart, Cherace Hudson, Karline Elder, Sara Resnick, Beverly Mayfield -- and of course, Lu Hall. The Society extends to each of them a hearty thank you!
Unfortunately, I mislaid my camera at the convention (a little black Canon palm- sized 3mm, if anyone found it -- I think I left it in the Hospitality Room on Friday), so I have no pictures to share. I encourage anyone with pictures, and also any coninents, memories or funny stories to share, to send them to Jayne for publication.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 8
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111
Saturday morning August 1, 1998 I woke very early too excited to sleep any more with a couple hours to make sure I was ready for the trip to Milwaukee and my Apes and Monkeys notes were ready for posting that day and the next for when I returned home. I headed for the Manchester NH airport about 5 A.M. The summer day was a beautiful summer day yet not too hot and I could see a lot for my window seats. We switched planes in Detroit. Where I bought a T shirt with the word Detroit and a little red car embroidered on it. When I travel I like to have a T-shirt of the cities I've been too even if it is only a plane change.
I arrived at General Mitchell Field the airport just outside Milwaukee at about 9:40 A.M. gaining an hour because of the time change. I had Rick, Lynne and Harley, their Rhesus, cellular number to call for a ride but thinking I didn't have much time that everyone was meeting at the Milwaukee County Zoo at ten thirty I opted to just take a cab right straight there at $24. A cab to the Olympia Resort would have been $69. After asking the zoo information desk how I could meet up with the others from the SSA convention I waited at the big clock at the entrance of the zoo. Ten thirty had come and gone and I written on a piece of note book paper that I was a SSA member and stuck it on my jungle hat hoping I would be spotted. I was also wearing my Monkey Jungle shirt. I got tire of waiting and broke down and called the Olympia Zoo and found out they hade just left and would take about a half hour to get to the zoo. Finally I saw a school bus pull in and I knew it was them with everyone getting off the bus had 1998 SSA convention T-shirts on. I finally got to met Rick and Lynne, Kevin, speak no evil Terry, Heather, Tom and Bonnie Rienhart, Vicky to name a few. We were given a very good guided tour of the primate building even where the general public never sees, the holding cages and the kitchen where they have four monitors that let the keepers keep check of the gorillas and bonobos, pygmy chimpanzees, while they are in the outside areas where the public can view them. If you think the bars on your monkey's cages are thick you should see the thickness of the holding cages' bars in the primate house!
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo! Written by Val Waisanen
Consistently ranked among the finest zoos in the world, the Milwaukee County Zoo promises visitors a full day of adventure, learning, and fun.
Animals are the Zoo's primary concern and we are constantly working to provide the best possible environments for the 2,500 rare and exotic animals in our care. A twenty-six million dollar capital improvements program, financed by Milwaukee County and the Zoological Society of Milwaukee County, is responsible for the many renovations and new exhibits throughout the Zoo. Recent additions include a new Aviary and Humboldt Penguin exhibit and the renovation of our Sea Lion and Polar Bear areas.
You'll enjoy a round-the-world adventure as you explore the wilds of Africa, Asia, South and North America, and Australia. See the felines, birds, reptiles, primates, and mammals of the world, while keeping an eye out for the native wildlife that roams freely over the Zoo's 194 beautiful acres. We hope your visit to the Zoo is a pleasant one. Remember, the Zoo is open every day of the year. No matter what the season, the Milwaukee County Zoo is the wildest place in town!
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 9
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 2
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo! Written by Val Waisanen part 2
THE ZOO ARK
Zoos have changed from places that display the world's animals to places that may save many of them from extinction.
Contemporary Noah's Arks, zoos provide refuge from threats more constant and devastating than floods or other natural disasters: today's zoos protect animals from us. The hungry, evergrowing human animal cuts forests, dams rivers, and builds on shores and marshes. Many animals have disappeared with the wilderness they lived in, but for others, zoos are a sanctuary in troubled times.
The world's zoological institutions have made a commitment to save as many species as possible. With the leadership of the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, member institutions have devised Species Survival Plans (SSP) for many endangered animals. The goal is to maintain genetically diverse populations large enough that they may be re-introduced to the wild when and if appropriate habitat is saved or restored. Unlike Noah's paired and peaceful passengers, long term family planning for zoo and aquarium animals is complicated, but SSP animals at the Milwaukee county Zoo benefit from the knowledge, experience, and cooperation of animal specialists from AAZPA member institutions around the world.
THE SKY
The sky's alive at the Milwaukee County Zoo's new aviary which features over 200 birds representing seventy-five species from around the world.
Exhibits include a Faulkiand island penguin rookery featuring Rockhopper and King penguins and a wetlands hall where you'll marvel at the unique adaptations of the African Spoonbills, White-bellied Storks, and Waldrapp Ibis. Eight tropical rainforest exhibits display the Sun Bittern, Fairy Bluebird, Victoria Crowned Pigeon, and the endangered Bali Mynah from the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Other exhibits feature birds of the African savanna, shorebirds of the world, and the birds of the islands of Guam, Borneo, and Australia - the "island continent." Pay special attention to the Guam exhibit and the Guam Micronesian Kingfisher. One of the world's rarest birds, captive breeding programs have saved it from almost certain extinction.
Living in the lush green canopies of the world's rainforests, these rare, endangered birds use vivid colors both as camouflage and spectacular displays which attract mates and define territories. Unfortunately, bright colors also attract poachers. The poacher's shack in the entrance to the rainforest hall teaches visitors about the serious poaching problem and what we can do to help.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 10
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 3
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo! Written by Val Waisanen part 3
Not all of the birds at the Milwaukee County Zoo are in the aviary. Flamingoes, wild turkey, and peafowl stroll through the Zoo grounds in the company of free-flying Canada geese and a multitude of ducks. Raptors, the magnificent birds of prey which include eagles, vultures, hawks, falcons, and owls, educate and entertain Milwaukee County Zoo visitors from May through October in the Raptory Theater.
You will also see trumpeter swans at the Milwaukee County Zoo. North America's largest waterfowl, trumpeter swans were once common in Wisconsin and much of the northern United States and Canada. Weighing as much as thirty pounds with seven foot wingspans, trumpeters were over-hunted for their skins, quills, meat, down, and beautiful feathers. Like the beaver, trumpeters suffered heavy losses to fashion: their lovely white plumes graced ladies' hats in the 1880s. By the 1930s, biologists estimated only sixty- nine birds remained.
Now trumpeters are coming back to Wisconsin. The Milwaukee County Zoo is working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and other conservation groups to increase the trumpeter swan population and to reintroduce this beautiful native species to Wisconsin lakes and marshland.
PRIMATES
Monkeys, apes, and humans are primates. Forward-facing eyes, complex social relationships, and long childhoods are a few of the traits we have in common.
Other than humans, the most advanced primates are the apes: orangutans, gorillas, bonobos, chimpanzees, and the gibbons. You can distinguish monkeys from apes by their tails and their limbs. Apes don't have tails and their arms are longer than their legs. Many monkeys and apes are adapted to life in trees. Long arms, prehensile tails, and strong grasping hands help primates climb, leap, and swing through the green canopies of the world's forests.
The loss of rainforests and other forested wilderness around the world threatens all apes and monkeys' survival in the wild. The Milwaukee county Zoo's great ape facility simulates a tropical rainforest. The Zoo's collection of gorillas and rare African bonobos (pygmy chimpanzees) that live in the environmentally enriched facility form natural social groups which enhance their health and reproductive rates.
The Milwaukee county Zoo's participation in great ape reproductive studies and captive breeding programs helps assure a healthy captive population today and the possibility of a larger wild population in the future.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 11
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 4
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo! Written by Val Waisanen part 4
AQUARIUM AND REPTILES
Lake Wisconsin, in the Zoo's aquarium and reptile building, is as real as opening day and as fantastic as the fish that got away. The Lake Wisconsin aquarium is a 50,000 gallon re-creation of a typical Wisconsin lake and features native species in a natural habitat exhibit.
When you can't wade through the fishermen staring at the biggest bluegill, walleye, and muskies they've ever seen, learn more about some of the world's most fantastic reptiles, including the king cobra, giant chameleon, alligator, and giant Amazon river turtles.
Like many other species, turtles are threatened by habitat loss and pollution, but their biggest threat is over-harvesting. Shells become jewelry, eyeglass frames, and combs; body oils become beauty creams; eggs are touted as aphrodisiacs or rendered for cooking oil; calipee (a jelly-like substance) is used to make turtle soup or the entire turtle is cooked as food for a hungry family.
Protected nesting beaches, turtle headstart programs, legal protection and captive breeding programs will help turtles. The Milwaukee county Zoo supports and participates in these conservation efforts and hopes you will, too.
NORTH AMERICA
Inhabiting the land from Florida to Alaska, North American animals are as diverse as the ponds, prairies, fields, forests, mountains, and shores that support them.
North America's commitment to conservation is evident from protected sea turtle nesting beaches in Florida to the successful restoration of wild turkey, white-tailed deer, pronghorn antelope, wood duck, black bear, bobcat, and mountain lion populations across the continent. Many success stories attest to the positive results of wildlife conservation, but survival is still uncertain for many of the continent's most impressive birds and mammals.
The early settlers exterminated some species and reduced others, like the bison, to fractions of their original populations. But one event, era, or group of people is seldom responsible for a species' demise. Most often it is the gradual, accumulating impacts of habitat destruction, over-hunting, and pollution that lead to the disappearance of species.
You can help wildlife by protecting the land animals need to survive. Recycling, wise land use, and supporting your Zoo and other responsible wildlife organizations can make a life-or-death difference for native North American wildlife.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 12
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 5
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo! Written by Val Waisanen part 5
THE SEA
Humboldt penguins are the first animals Milwaukee County Zoo visitors see, and with forty-eight feet of viewing windows, you'll see these semi-tropical penguins where they're most gracefully at home: underwater!
Completed in May, 1988, the Taylor Humboldt Penguin Exhibit features built-in nesting burrows and closely resembles the rocky Pacific coasts from Peru to Chili where the birds are found in the wild.
Humboldt penguins are endangered, numbering less than 30,000 in the wild. Extensive commercial fishing for smelt, anchovy, and capelin has dramatically reduced their food supply. The commercial harvesting of guano, in which the penguins dig nesting burrows, has reduced their breeding success. The Milwaukee County Zoo is helping to save the species by taking an active role in the Humboldt penguin Species Survival Plan (SSP) and public education programs.
Like the Humboldt penguins, California sea lions require two habitats to live. They swim and feed in the chilly Pacific ocean, but give birth on California's rocky shores. Milwaukee County Zoo's natural habitat sea lion exhibit features three windows that allow viewers a better-than- ever view of the Zoo's sea lions in their twenty-four foot 75,000 gallon pool.
LAKE EVINRUDE
Not all Milwaukee County Zoo visitors are human!
Visiting chipmunks, squirrels, hawks, fox, and deer are just a few of the animals that move freely over Zoo grounds. Lake Evinrude, a 6 acre man-made lake, supports endangered trumpeter swans and thousands of Canada geese, ducks, and other migratory birds during their seasonal journeys.
Although pollution and over-hunting threaten animals around the world, habitat loss, usually to human settlement and development, is the biggest threat of all. Lake Evinrude, like all of the Milwaukee County Zoo's 194 acres, adds precious protected habitat to animals' dwindling supply.
AUSTRALIA
The "land down under" is home to some of the world's most interesting animals, including marsupials, an unusual group of mammals distinguished by a body pouch in which they raise their young.
There are over 170 species of marsupials in Australia and nearby islands. The group includes koalas, wallabies, ant-eaters, wombats, possums, a marsupial mouse, and kangaroos - the most famous jumpers in the world.
Australian marsupials descend from animals that were on the continent more than fifty million years ago. Then the land mass of Australia separated from the other continents and marsupials evolved without the influence of other mammals. For this reason marsupials are not even distantly related to animals that look and live like them in other parts of the world.
Australia is unique. It is an old continent geologically, but young in terms of human exploration and settlement. It offers us an opportunity to avoid the conservation mistakes of the past and preserve a unique group of animals for the future.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 13
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 6
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo! Written by Val Waisanen part 6
AFRICA
The continent of Africa is more than twice the size of the United States and home to the world's greatest concentration of wildlife.
This wildlife includes two of the most threatened species on earth, the rhinoceros and elephant. Over 90,000 rhinos have been killed since 1960; in the 1980s 2,000 elephants died each week. Why are they hunted so unmercifully? Because it's profitable. One rhino horn or elephant tusk earns the poacher many times his legal annual income.
How can we save these largest of land mammals from extinction? In the United States, we can help by eliminating the demand for products made at the cost of endangered animals' lives. By simply refusing to buy products made of ivory, rhino horn, tortoiseshell, or coral, we can help.
On the front lines in Africa, conservation is more complicated. Many endorse a permanent ban on rhino and elephant products and enlarged game preserves. Others support the careful management of wildlife with provisions for use and profit sharing among the tribes who must live with the huge, unintentionally destructive beasts.
As the fight to save African wildlife continues, the Milwaukee county Zoo does its part by participating in captive breeding programs and sharing the animals and landscapes of Africa with the public.
SOUTH AMERICA
Growing in a green but broken belt around the earth's midsection, tropical rainforests are some of the oldest, most complicated, and most important places on the planet.
Giant green nurseries, they're home to more than half the plant and animal species on earth. When rainforests are cleared to plant crops or build roads, animals die or crowd onto adjacent land where they must compete for more scarce food, water, and space. Many South American rainforest species now head the list of the world's most endangered animals.
If we do not conserve rainforests we will lose many fascinating and unique animals. We will also lose potential food plants and raw materials: bananas, coffee, sugarcane, oranges, hardwoods, rubber, bamboo, and rattan which are rainforest products. We will also lose the natural plant sources of 25% of our life-saving medicines.
Perhaps most importantly, tropical rainforests play a critical role in regulating the world's climate. cutting and burning the ancient forests changes global rainfall pallerns and may contribute to the "greenhouse effect," a dangerous warming of the earth's atmosphere that could melt polar ice caps, raise sea levels, and flood coastlines around the world.
The poor soils from cleared rainforests support crops for only a few years. Then the land is useless and often abandoned. Only very desperate people make such short-sighted decisions. What can we do? conservation organizations need our support to address the complicated social, economic, and political problems that influence wildlife conservation in foreign lands.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 14
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 7
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo! Written by Val Waisanen part 7
ASIA
When we think of the continent of Asia, the first animals that come to mind are probably the giant pandas of China.
Pandas have lived in China's mountainous bamboo forests for millions of years, but now, like many other Asian animals, they are threatened by habitat loss.
Like the giant pandas, endangered Asian elephants, Asian rhinos, Siberian tigers, and snow leopards require safe habitat to survive in the wild. Asian elephants are smaller, stockier and have smaller ears than their African cousins, but face many of the same problems. Even small elephants eat up to eighteen hours a day. Crowded by human settlements, a herd of elephants can turn a forest into a grassland in a very short time.
Many of the Zoo's Asian animals are the subjects of valuable research studies. The Asian rhinoceros reproductive studies are providing valuable techniques and information to zoos around the world and may help increase the animals' captive population. You can see Asian animals and learn more about the difficult balance between human and wildlife needs at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
THE FARM
Wisconsin is America's dairyland and when Milwaukee County Zoo visitors enter the Stackner Heritage Farm they enter a three-acre world celebrating Wisconsin's rural roots.
The most important building in any dairy operation is the barn, and the Zoo's is an octagonal classic. Turn of the century dairymen preferred the design because it accommodated more cattle, was less expensive to build, and was more efficient. The red, eight-sided barn was built north of Milwaukee in 1896. Ninety years later it became the heart of the Milwaukee county Zoo's showpiece dairy complex - and it's still a working barn!
Various breeds of dairy cattle enjoy the finest care and accommodations and respond with award-winning, quality Grade A milk. Milking demonstrations are presented daily near the interactive nutrition exhibits. The Heritage Farm also offers continuous hands on learning sessions with wild and domestic small animals found on Wisconsin farms. Visitors can also pet and feed the goats, and see other barnyard animals that represent Wisconsin's rural heritage. Before visiting the ever-popular petting zoo and goat yard to see a variety of barnyard animals, learn more about the biology and business of dairy farming through a series of fun, hands-on exhibits.
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 15
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 8
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo! Written by Val Waisanen part 8
THE ZOO AND YOU
Administration Office: Located to the left of the main entrance mall.
Zoofad Express Miniature Train: Two miles of tracks weave through the beautiful zoo grounds giving Milwaukee County Zoo visitors a ten minute ride and a new Zoo perspective. Go on the Zoofari Express from May through October, weather permitting.
Zoomobile: Guided open-air tram tours of outdoor exhibits last 25 minutes and are available during warm weather. Group rentals are also available and reservations may be made in advance.
Animal Adoption Office: Located next to the Flamingo Lake Cafe.
Animal Rides: Ride camels, elephants, and ponies daily during warm weather.
Stackner Hen.tage Farm: The Farm is open year round. It includes a working dairy farm and interactive exhibits focusing on Wisconsin's dairy heritage. The Petting ring is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Peck Welcome Center hosts the Discovery Farm animals in the winter months.
Group Sales: Many picnic sites, banquet facilities, and animal buildings are available for special occasions, including corporate picnics, meetings, weddings, and family get-togethers. Contact the Group Sales Department at 414-256-5433 for more information.
Education Offices: Located in the Stackner Heritage Farm. Visit to find out more about tours, workshops, and summer camp program for school and youth groups. Call 414-256-5421.
Peck Welcome Center: The Peck Welcome Center is located at the front of the Zoo near the Humboldt penguin exhibit. It features exhibits and exciting slide and video presentations, as well as "It's Wild!" an exhilarating multi-media look at the Zoo.
Food and Beverage Stands: From traditional Milwaukee bratwurst to great cream puffs and tasty barbecue sandwiches, the Zoo offers a variety of foods to please the entire family. Food outlets and picnic areas are located throughout the Zoo grounds and are open daily during warm weather.
Zoo Gifts: Three gift shops and a variety of gift carts offer a large selection of wild Zoo gifts!
Special Events: The Zoo offers a variety of special events throughout the year including a winter run and snow sculpting contest, an Faster celebration, a summer concert series, a food festival, a Halloween spectacular and more!
Restrooms: Restrooms are located near the large food and beverage stands and in the following buildings: Primate, Giraffe, Stackner Heritage Farm, and the Peck Welcome Center.
Lost and Found: Located in the Administration Office.
Strollers for children and adults: Stroller rentals are available at the front of the Zoo. All Milwaukee County Zoo buildings and grounds are accessible to the handicapped.
Zoological Society Office: Located next to the Flamingo Lake Cafe. To become a member, or for more information about the Zoological Society of Milwaukee County, call 414-258-2333.
Surfing Safari Sea Lion Show: Three California sea lions perform four times daily from May to October, weather permitting'. Animals in Action: Enjoy informative talks and animal demonstrations daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting.
Animals in Action locations: Asian Elephant Exhibit, Great Ape Escape, Aquarium/Reptile Theater, Camel Demonstration Area, Sea Lion/Polar Bear Exhibit.
Cross Country Skiing: Ski the Milwaukee County Zoo's two miles of fine trails, weather permitting. Rentals and lessons are also available. Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 16
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 9
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Zoo! Written by Val Waisanen part 9
FROM YESTERDAY TO TOMORROW
The Milwaukee County Zoo began modestly in 1892 when eight deer and an eagle were displayed in a barn in Washington Park.
Bears, elk, and smaller mammals followed, but the Zoo's collection remained largely native Wisconsin animals until Adam Gettelman, of the Gettelman brewery, bought a warthog from a wandering showman and donated the curious beast to the Zoo. The attendant news headlines sparked a wave of competitive generosity among Milwaukee brewers and added kangaroos, lions, and Siberian tigers to the collection.
In 1910, the Washington Park Zoological Society, now the Zoological Society of Milwaukee County, was organized to help raise funds for animal acquisition. Today the Society still helps fund animal acquisitions, but also oversees Adopt An Animal, Society membership, education programs, and hundreds of vital Zoo Pride volunteers. The Milwaukee County Zoo staff oversees animal care, operations, and marketing, including special events, public relations, and group sales.
The Zoo moved to its current location in 1958. It operates with revenue from admissions and sales, county funding, and the financial support of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee County.
The Milwaukee County Zoo was the beginning of the 1998 SSA convention for me and I throughly enjoyed the special tour that Jan Rafert the Milawaukee County Zoo curator of primates gave to us SSA members. At the zoo I had lunch at Zoo snack bar with Kevin Ivester and Terry Minchew. Of course at the gift shop I had to buy a Milwaukee County Zoo T-shirt and a Chimpanzee Beanne Buddy.
Our visit to the Zoo was too short to see much more than the primate exhibits. The zoo is so big and our time there was so short. One thing that amazed me is that the Golden Tamarin is not caged but free among some of the tall trees at in the zoo. I asked one of the caretakers if they weren't afraid that the tamiran would run off or escape from the zoo having its freedom like that. Her answer was that the monkey's needs were well taken care of and it stays in its own territory. At two we gattered back at the entrance of the zoo for the bus ride back to the Olympia Resort. I was forunate to sit near the editor of the Simian on the ride back and had a nice chat with Vicky Shoemaker.
I regret not having gone earlier for the events on Friday:
SSA NATIONAL CONVENT1ON 1998
FRIDAY- JULY 31
Registration begins At 9:00 am in the hospitality room. Sign up sheet for the trip to the Miwaukee zoo will be available at this time.
10:00 AM - 12:00 noon. Seminar -- Primate Health Care Alliance Moderator -- Mary Myrick Open discussion.
Lunch (on your own) 12:00 noon - 2:00 PM
2:OOto 4:00 Siminar continues
Board of Directors meeting (closed) 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.
FREE TIME FOR THE REST OF THE EVENING HAVE FUN.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 17
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 10
The bus from the zoo arrived at the Olympia Resort Zoo in plenty of time for the open meeting scheduled for 3:30 PM in the hospitality room. Since I couldn't check in until after 4 PM I dragged my luggage to the hospitality room. There I met John and Lu Hall again. I had met them at the 1998 Florida Primate Picnic in Tarpon Springs in May. Lu gave me my SSA Convention packet things from the table she was tending. Mel Or had a adjacent table with a lot of SSA and primate things for sale. I had thought about only bringing a carry on bag since I was only staying one night. From my experience in Florida where I had to buy an extra suitcase at a Salvation Army Store to carry all the extra things I collected at the King auction at the Florida Primate Picnic and other things I picked up in Florida so I brought a carry on bag and a suitcase to Milwaukee. I manage to stuff both before I left the convention between the things Lu gave me, things I bought from Mel's table and of course the things I got at the King auction at the banquet.
Lu gave me a very nice beige color cloth tote bag with cloth handles part of the SSA convention thing you got. It had Simian Society of America on it and the outlines of four different primates. Certainly a collector's item for any monkey person. Yes, then I finally got my own 1998 SSA convention T-shirt after seeing all the other SSA members with their's on at the zoo.
Part of the things given were valuable informational pamphlets. Have you ever read the "are you sure you want a monkey?" Well now's your chance! Whenever someone writes on my Prodigy Apes and Monkeys bulletin board inquiring about purchasing a monkey I e-mail them this information.
An Educational Publication by the Simian Society of America, Inc.
Animated, intelligent, eerily "human", monkeys are among the mast fascinating animals on our planet. That's why monkeys would seem to make delightful pets. But unlike dogs or cats, primates (all monkeys and apes) have not evolved over thousands of years to live compatibly with humans. Monkeys are not domestic pets. They are wild animals, ill-equipped to adapt to the alien world of their human cousins. Keeping primates happy and healthy in captivity is difficult, expensive and time-consuming.
As you think about bringing a monkey into your home, please consider the following:
Q. Are you prepared to live with a wild animal?
Never forget that a monkey is a wild animal. Like raccoons, their infant friendliness fades as they reach adulthood, when they become aggressive and can attack with the slightest provocation. Most monkeys you see on television or out in public are very young; adults are rarely seen outside of a cage. Even hand-rearing an infant primate does not stop this natural change in behavior. In fact, depriving a baby monkey of a normal relationship with its mother and fatnily group can result in a lifetime of neurotic behavior.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 18
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 12
"are you sure you want a monkey"An Educational Publication by the Simian Society of America, Inc. Part 2
Q. Can you deal with the mess ?
All monkey homes share something in common: broken lamps and housewares, shredded curtains, unearthed house plants - not to mention the unmistakable odor. You must watch your monkey every second it's free. Even the smallest squirrel monkey can open a cupboard and spill containers of flour, sugar, and liquid in minutes. Larger monkeys can open refrigerators, turn on faucets, rip through window screens, unlock outside doors, turn over chairs, tables, stereos and televisions. Toxic substances and medicines must be kept locked.
If you can't stand cleaning up urine, feces, and occasional diarrhea, don't get a monkey. Remember that means cleaning and disinfecting every day (at least), 365 days a year! Monkeys are very excitable animals. They will immediately relieve themselves whenever, and wherever, they are upset. And monkeys cannot be easily house-broken. Though you may be somewhat successful diapering or toilet-training a young monkey, once the monkey reaches maturity, training is usually forgotten or ignored.
Q. Is it legal in your area to keep a monkey ?
Contact the appropriate regulatory agencies in your area (e.g. fish and game, animal control, health department) to learn of restrictions concernmg individuals keeping non-human primates. Some cities and states prohibit the keeping of some or all primates, while others require special permits. Don't wait until you have a monkey to learn it's against the law in your city or state.
Q. What will happen when your monkey grows up ?
Young monkeys, like all baby animals, are sweet-natured and devoted. But be prepared for a complete change of personality when your monkey reaches sexual maturity. All monkeys become temperamental as they grow older. Keepers must be extremely sensitive to their moods, for primates will attack even their primary caretakers -- often with no warning. Like humans, each monkey has a distinct personality: some don't trust strangers or children, while others will suddenly change their devotion from one family member to another.
Dressing infant monkeys up like dolls can seem irresistible. But as they grow older, most primates refuse to allow themselves to be dressed. Those purchased as surrogate children are quickly dumped when they don't live up to expectations.
And if you'd like to train a monkey to do tricks, forget it ... unless you are a professional animal trainer. Even then, trainers replace their primates once they reach sexual maturity and become dangerous (most are mature by the age of four). Finally, don't forget that monkeys are uninhibited creatures who engage in natural activities that may embarrass you, including genitalia displays, masturbation, copulation and same-sex mounting.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 19
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 13
Q. Can you cope with aggression -- and sharp teeth ?
No matter what you may be told, ALL MONKEYS BITE. Biting is a primate's expression of anger and nothing you can do will change that. Punishment is usually taken as a threat and can have serious consequences. And contrary to popular belief, spaying or neutering your monkey will have little or no effect on curbing aggression. And teeth removal is not only harrnful and cruel, it doesn't remove the danger: a toothless monkey can still cause painful injuries.
For the protection of both the monkey and people, you must keep your primate from contact with any and all strangers--that includes friends of your children, neighbors and relatives. In many states, health departments will destroy a monkey that has bitten to test it for rabies. You should also invest in liability insurance--people who are bitten can sue. And make sure you have some type of comprehensive health insurance for you and your family. A bite on the hand from an adult monkey can put you out of commission for weeks.
Q. Can you guarantee a good home for the next 20 to 40 years ?
Those are the average life-spans of well-tended captive primates. Monkeys don't adapt well to new situations--especially the addition of a new spouse or children. If you are a young person, ask yourself what will happen to your monkey when you grow up. Who will take care of the monkey if you go away to college, get a job in another area, or join the military ? It's never easy finding a new home for an adult monkey, for they have no resale value once they outgrow their infant charm. Remember, your responsibility to the monkey will not disappear as you mature or change your life-style.
Q.Do you have enough space? The right space?
If you don't have room for a LARGE cage, don't get a monkey. The rninimum cage size for the smallest monkey is 4' X 6' X 6'. Monkeys requlre ample room (indoors and outdoors) for vigorous exercise, together with a small, enclosed area for sleeping. Many simian keepers have given over entire rooms to their monkeys! Primates become depressed even insane, if they don't get enough mental and physical stimulation. Tire swings, climbing ropes and toys must be replaced constantly as the monkey grows bored.
A monkey's environment must also be warm, dry and free from drafts. Monkeys like to sun-bathe for short periods and need the vitamin D from the sun, so they must be provided with both indoor and outdoor caging with shade. If this is impossible, vitamin D must be provided orally or through the use of special vita-lights.
Q. Can you afford the cost of feeding and caring for a monkey ?
If you can't afford $25.00 (and more) per week per monkey, don't get one. Monkeys cannot live on peanuts and bananas alone. Some species have peculiar dietary needs, but all primates require a well-balanced diet. This can include a foundation of commercial primate biscuits supplemented by lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, vitamins and live insects.
Brad and Trouble
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 20
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 14
Q. Who will care for your monkey when you're away ?
If you like to take vacations, don't get a monkey. Monkeys like routine and familiar surroundings; they are not good traveling companions. Finding someone to monkey-sit (that means feeding, cleaning and providing hours of companionship) can be very difficult. If a monkey is left alone each day, even for just a few hours, it can suffer psychologically and may develop aberrant behavior.
To keep it company, you must consider adding another of its species or perhaps keeping a small troupe of monkeys to nurture and communicate with one another.
Q. Is there a vet in your area qualified to care for a monkey ?
Many vets know very little about primates, and some won't accept primates as patients. You may have to drive hundreds of miles to obtain the most routine medical care. Before you bring a monkey home, be sure to have a qualified vet give it a complete physical. Monkeys can be permanent carriers of serious illnesses such as tuberculosis, herpes and ebola. We hope that you will consider carefully your decision to get a monkey. If you are willing to put up with the enormous sacrifice necessary to maintain a happy and healthy simian, we invite you to join the Simian Society of America and learn firsthand about primate care before you take the plunge.
Text for this brochure has been drawn from the writings of Pat Brooks
THE SIMIAN SOCIETY OF AMERICA is a non-profit organization founded in 1957 to improve the welfare of primates in captivity. Today, the SSA has over 500 members nationwide. Composed primarily of private caretakers, membership also includes veterinarians, primatologists and zoological officials. The SSA discourages the keeping of primates by individuals who do not understand their complex needs and the multitude of problems associated with keeping them. However, for those committed to providing captive primates with long term care conducive homes, the society offers health, diet, psychological well-being and management information as well as access to a network of experienced primate caretakers. The Society maintains an active network through its monthly publications, a video lending library, educational publications, biennial conventions and local chapters. In addition, the SSA sponsors primate rescue aid placement efforts. Through this network, mature, unwanted primates have found permanent homes in wildlife sanctuaries or private collections with necessary permits.
Please join us by completing the following:
Enclosed is my check for$____ payable to the Simian Society of America
Please send me the following:
* One year's SSA membership $20.00
* Primate Care Handbook $35.00
Foreign mailing: for Canada, add $4.00 for subscription and $4.00 for handbook All others: add $6.00 for subscription and $8.00 for handbook
Name Address (please print clearly) City, State, zip, Phone (h) (o)
Please list primates species of interest to you:
Circle which we may list in the SSA Roster: Name, Address, Tele., Species Interest
Please mail with your check or money order to: Ms. Lu Hall, Treasurer, 745 Sheehan Road, RR2, Box 193, Jacksonville, IL 62650
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 21
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 15
John Hall, our president, moderated the open SSA meeting after the wonderful Zoo trip. Since its been a few weeks since the meeting and I didn't take notes I can't give a word by word account just some of the points covered. John also covered some of the same points during the banquet. He covered the purpose of SSA which is the betterment of monkey care and that the SSA does not encourage the people in getting a monkey as a pet but if one is responsible caretaker and does things legally the SSA will support them all the way. He stressed the point that for the SSA to be effective we have to unite together even though we may have our own different opinions on monkey care subjects. Also to be a more effective organization we need as many active members as possible. He talked about chapters and the need to form more. He said that this year there is a possibility of four new chapters. Here I would like to make my plea on the subject. I live in Concord N H and would like to form or become a part of an area SSA chapter. Whether is be a New England chapter or smaller area chapter. If you live in the New England area and are interest either write me at Bradford N Trethewey 111, PO Box 1052, Concord NH 03302 or E-mail me at BradNT@aol.com.
Tom Reinhart brought up the proposal to have a SSA convention once a year instead of every other year. John said he would bring it up in the next board meeting. Discussion on this brought up the points of why that would be difficult. It takes six months of hard work to set up a convention. It is very hard to find hotels or other accommodations that will allow people to stay with their monkeys. John brought up the point that when we do go to these place with our monkeys we have to be very responsible in taking care that our monkeys do mot destroy property and cleaning up after them. We set the example and the public opinion of all monkey owners when we bring our monkeys to public place. This is true even if we take our monkeys out in public not only at a SSA Convention or at monkey picnic but also in our home towns. Another point about having a yearly SSA convention or even every two years you have to have a motivated local chapter whose members put in a lot of hard work like Chapter 28 did for this Milwaukee Convention. Now this was my first convention and so I can't be the judge but I heard it said it was one of the best. I can't argue that for even the short 24 hours of my experience of it I thought it was tops.
After the open meeting it was time for me to check in and find a ATM because there were primate and SSA things I wanted to buy from Mel's table. The room was very comfortable and nice and there was a shopping center within walking distance next door to the resort. The hotel had the biggest pool it was so big that I had to take two pictures of it to get it all in. On the backside of the swimming pool was a little pond the had a nice water spout out in it. I only had a short time to rest up, look over the things I got in my SSA packet and change for the banquet.
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 22
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 16
One of the things in our packet was a catalog for Corners Limited costom caging specialists.
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Our panel system is incorporated into projects to maximize design potential and to reduce installation costs. We believe this approach provides the greatest flexibility for future applications while meeting your current needs. Center partitions are removable for future expansion. Finished project represents an extremely versatile enclosure system. Panels are easily installed by bolting together. Solid fiberglass other materials are available to suit your needs.
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4. Feed shelves can be made out of wire, tubing frame and wire, or tubing frame with a solid material.
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 23
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 17
Another thing in our packet was a ZuPreem folder.
"Exception; Diets For Extraordinary Animals".
This was supplied by Susan C. Mossman Midwest Zone Account Manager P.O.Box 2094 Mission, KS 66202 USA 800-345-4767 Fax: 913/722-6226 sales@zupreem.corn
"Dear Friend: ZuPreem is truly an exceptional brand of animal diets. Each Product meets the animal's dietary needs through superior nutrition and high palatability. And all of the ZuPreem diets are made of the finest ingredients available. From the time raw materials are selected until the finished product is packaged for shipment to you, total quality control is our mission. We even promise your money back if you're not happy with any ZuPreem product, because your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us. My father, Mark L. Morris, Jr., DVM, has made outstanding contributions to the field of animal health. In fact, it was he who first developed ZuPreem. Now, it is my privilege to continue his tradition of providing diets to meet animals' specific nutritional needs. As part of my commitment to improving animals' lives, I formed Premium Nutritional Products for the express purpose of managing and marketing ZuPreem. My goals are to expand distribution to make these fine products more widely available, add to the product line, and of course, maintain product quality. Following is specific information about each of the ZuPreem Diets currently available. If your animals have not already experienced the benefits of ZuPreem, I encourage you to give these products a try. I also encourage you to pass along your comments and suggestions by calling 1-800-345-4767. Because the more we stay in touch, the more ZuPreem can offer you and your animals. I look forward to meeting you and serving your needs for many years to come. Sincerely, David R. President Premium Nutritional Products, Inc."
Premium Nutritional Products, Inc. P.O. Box 2094 Mission, Kansas 66202 USA 913 722 6336 Fax: 913 722 6226.
ZuPreem Keeps it All in the Family From zoo animals to companion pets, the Morris family seeks to bring quality food to the industry. By Antje Di Geronimo part 1
When you spend a good part of your childhood listening to two veterinarians discuss animal nutrition at the dinner table, people might imagine you would aspire to a career in animal health. David Morris took a circuitous path to that career--during his years in college and graduate school, he studied business, politics and law. Now two graduate degrees later, David is president of Premium Nutritional Products inc., which carries a line of zoo and companion animal diets called ZuPreem. The leap from student to owner of an animal food company is not difficult to understand if you know that one of the veterinarians David listened to as a child was his grandfather) Mark Morris Sr., founder of Hill's Prescription and Science Diets and the Morris Animal Foundation.
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ZuPreem Keeps it All in the Family From zoo animals to companion pets, the Morris family seeks to bring quality food to the industry. By Antje Di Geronimo part 2
Busness Roots
Mark Morris Sr., a practicing veterinarian in Edison, New Jersey, was the driving force behind the Morris' animal food business. His was actually the second veterinary hospital to be built in the United States in 1926--the first one was built in Michigan not too long before, according to David. The Morris family lived on the second floor ofthe hospital until 1951.
In 1937, Dr Morris met Morris Frank, who, eight years earlier, had founded The Seeing Eye organization for the blind. Frank's own guide dog, Buddy, had been diagnosed with kidney disease, and Frank had been told to feed the dog a mixture of dry cereals, vitamins and minerals with fresh cottage cheese, fat and meat. His travel schedule and blindness made it difficult for him to obtain and prepare the fresh foods for Buddy's diet, so he brought his problem to Moiris. Lomse, Morris' wife, canned the food for Buddy, launching the Morris family into the dietary management of dog and cat diseases. Buddy's special food was the first clinical care diet designed to treat a specific condition in a dog or cat. Other sick dogs' conditions improved on the diet and Morris' Prescription Diet k/d became an accepted treatment for canine kidney disease.
Around the same time, Morris started the Buddy Foundation in New Jersey. The group, named after Frank's guide dog, later became known as the Morris Animal Foundation and is now based in Denver, Colorado. The organiiation provides research grants - Prirnarily to veterinary schools in four areas of study: canine, feline, equine and zoo animal/wildlife.
In the early 1950s, Morris sold his veterinary practice and started a one-man company, Mark Morris Associate, in which he dedicated his time to research and education. He also established Theracon, a research facility. Over the course of 25 years, Mark Morris Associates developed more that 130 original products, including all the Science Diet products, Prescription Diets and zoo products.
Morris' early success with Prescription Diet kid encouraged him tostudy other dog and cat diseases, and he continued to develop special diets. To meet the demand for his products, Morris contracted in the early 1950s with Burton Hill, a meat packer and dog food manufacturer in Topeka, Kansas. Hill had his own line of food produced from the by-prodcts of his meat packing plant, as did many meat packers at the time. Hill agreed to manufacture and niarket Morris' foods.
While Morris Sr. was cooking up formulas to help cats and dogs, David's father, Mark Morris Jr, graduated from veternary school in Wisconsin and moved his family to Kansas to help build the specialized pet food business.
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ZuPreem Keeps it All in the Family From zoo animals to companion pets, the Morris family seeks to bring quality food to the industry. By Antje Di Geronimo part 3
"Zupreem was launched in 1968 at the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Annual Conference. It was really the first product line of its kind. Monkey Chow was in existence, so the Dry Primate food my father developed was not afirst, but the rest of the products were original." -David Monis
In l968, Morris Sr. sold Hill's Pet Nutrition to a Houston-based corporation that moved intoTopeka. The trademarks to Prescription Diets and the products developed to that point were part of the deal. Theracon, the family testing facility, also beccrne the independent research and development wing for Hill's.
New for Zoos
In 1964, Morris Jr. had stated working with a young zoo director named Gary Clark at the Topeka Zoo. Clark had some problems with feeding the ani mals, so he asked Morris Jr. for advice on the animals' diets. Morris discovered that instead of just changing the amount of meat and produce fed to the animals, Clark needed to offer a balanced and nutritional prepared diet Morris took onthetask ofde- veloping such diets for the zoo and, as he did so, he realized there might be awider application for the foods because zoos at that time were not using prepared diets.
"ZuPreem was launched in 1968 at the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Annual Conference," David said. "It was really the first product line of its kind. Monkey Chow was in existence, so the Dry Primate food my father developed was not a first, but the rest of the products were original."
The business grew rapidly, with Morris Jr. conducting all research and developrnent for the products--eventually 14 items in all during the 1970s. Some earlier products, such as a polar bear food, were discontinued in the 1970s when Hill's Pet Nutrition dedicated more factory space to producmg dog food. By 1983, only five products that are still in existence were being produced for zoos: Primate Diet, Dry Primate, Omnivore Diet, Marmoset Diet and Feline Diet (for exotic cats with greater energy requirements).
Then Science Diet came on the scene. "There are a lot more cats and dogs in this country then there are zoo animals, and the people at Hill's logically put their emphasis and their focus on Science Diet," David said. "As demands on the rnanufacturing capacity increased, they started to discontinue some of the ZuPreem products."
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ZuPreem Keeps it All in the Family From zoo animals to companion pets, the Morris family seeks to bring quality food to the industry. By Antje Di Geronimo part 4
Enter David
David's company, Premium Nutritional Products, is the result of two previous generations' standards of higher education and dedication to producing high-quality food for animals.
David's first experience in the family business was cleaning up dog droppings at the Hill's Pet Nutrition research facility. While in college, he helped at the research center when his father was developing a cat food that would help dissolve bladder stones and crystals.
"I had the glamorous job of holding the dish, because you had to measure the pH of the cat's urine," David said. "1 didn't get many breaks being the boss' son."
As David was coming out of Southern Methodist University in 1992, having earned a JD as well as an MBA, Hill's gave Morris Jr. notice that the company would be discontinuing the ZuPreem line. David decided practicing law wasn't for him and established his own company last year to continue this line of food products.
"It's been exciting, and I have been learning a great deal. Growing up hearing about Science Diet, Prescription Diet and ZuPreem around the dinner table, you tend to pick up on that knowledge," David said.
New for ZuPreem
Morris Jr. retired from Hill's Pet Nutrition in 1993. He continues to work with the ZuPreem line of pet foods in all research and development.
Premium Nutritional Products, based in Mission, Kansas, will be completely independent by the end of 1994 and is in the process of establishing its distribution. Because of the Hill's affiliation, many distributor relationships have already been established and many will continue with the product line, David said.
David is working to introduce new ZuPreem products and launched a vegetarian iguana diet and a carnivorous tegu and monitor canned diet in August. "Our approach to working with the retailers is the same general approach that went behind the Science Diet product presentation," he said. "I believe we'll get big market support."
ZuPreem, as developed by David's father, has a history of coming up with diets that are as specific as possible. David ex plained that first the staff gathers the nutritional information for the animal, then they conduct research.
The company plans to develop bird diets to expand the line of companion animal foods. In the past, some aviculturalists used the dry primate diet as a foundation for their hand-feeding formulas, grinding up the food and adding other ingredients, David said. He added that some bird breeders still use the primate diet because they can easily shift between different types of birds and vary additional ingredients according to the requirements of that bird.
Looking Ahead
The company's goal is to provide the best nutritional products for companion animals, David said. He said he has had to learn quickly how the industry works and understand the changes taking place, such as in the methods of distribution, and be able to anticipate what the industry will be like in the future.
"The Morris Animal Foundation mission is to raise money, sufficiently support animal health studies and improve the lives of animals," David said. "The Morris family historically has had that goal. If it's financially rewarding, that's fine, but our primary focus is on giving excellent nutrition to the animal."
As far as the company's market strategy, Premium Nutritional Products plans to work primarily with independent pet stores, David said. The company stresses the importance of educating customers when selling ZuPreem diets, which David believes is consistent with what independents are going to have to do to survive. He said he believes this will add value to the business transaction of selling.
"We will be commercially successful if we can provide superior products to the industry," David said. "It's up to me to live up to the standards that my grandfather and father established." Pet Product News. October 1994
Antje Di Geronimo is a freelance writer based in Southern California.
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More information in the ZuPreem folder and the only ZuPreem primate food not given out at the convention.
PRIMATE DIET CANNED STOCK NO. 6930
INGREDIENTS: Water, Cracked Wheat, Whole Egg, Soybean Meal, Sucrose, Rice, Vegetable Oil, Alfalfa Meal, Iodized Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Chloride, Manganous Oxide, Cobalt Carbonate, Calcium iodate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Activated Animal Sterol (A Source of Vitamin D3), Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin Bi 2 Supplement.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Moisture Max 61.0% Crude Protein Min 8.5% Crude Fat Min 2.5% Crude Fiber Max 1.5% Ash Max 3.2% Calcium Min 0.2% Phosphorus Min 0.2% Vitamin D3 1,320 IU/kg
AVERAGE ANALYSIS* AS FED Moisture 59.6% Dry Matter 40.4% Protein 9.3% Fat 3.2% NFE 24.8% Ash 2.4% Fiber 0.75% Calcium 0.33% Phosphorus 0.24% Ca:P 1.4:1 Sodium 0.22% Potassium 0.33% Linoleic Acid 1.2% Kcal/kg (ME) 1,650 Kca1/can 700 *Differs from label guarantees which are only maximums or minimums.
DRY MATTER ANALYSIS** Protein 23.0% Fat 8.0% NFE 61.4% Ash 5.9% Fiber 1.8% Calcium 0.82% Phosphorus 0.60% Sodium 0.54% Potassium 0.82% ** The percent of nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is the only accurate way to compare products of differing moisture contents. VITAMIN/MINERAL CONTENT AS IS Magnesium 0.05% Iron 54.0 mg/kg Copper 5.3 mg/kg Zinc 56.0 mg/kg Iodine 0.8 mg/kg Manganese 7.4 mg/kg Vitamin A 13,725 IU/kg Vitamin D3 1,400 IU k/g Vitamin E 94.0 IUk/g Thiamine 40.0 mg/kg Riboflavin 8.0 mg/kg Pyridoxine 5.2 mg/kg Niacin 55.0 mg/kg Pantothenic Acid 25.0 mg/kg Biotin 0.28 mg/kg Folic Acid 0.20 mg/kg Choline 587 mg/kg
RECOMMENDED FEEDING
Zu/Preem Primate is formulated to be fed as the sole diet for Old and New World monkeys, great apes and other primates. Marmosets and tamarins should be fed Zu/Preem Marmoset Diet. It is necessary to include a supplemental source of Vitamin C in addition to the diet. Any other supplementation(s) will dilute the nutrient content and may upset the balance of the diet. The canned diet can complement Zu/Preem Primate Dry as a mixed diet if the professional zookeeper wishes to provide different moisture forms.
Zu/Preem Primate Canned can be fed ad libitum in non-obese prone animals. Otherwise meal feeding of specific diet quantities should be used. Food consumption may vary between species and individuals of the same species. Proper food dosage is one keeping the individual animal in good body mass without thinness or obesity.
PACKAGING Cases of twenty-four 15 oz. cans.
ORDERS Delivery time should be within 14 days after receipt of order. Minimum order - 42 cases, unless ordered with other Zu/Preem canned or dry products totaling 1,000 lbs.
TERMS Net 30 days, subject to qualified credit.
INSURANCE Product Liability $1,000,000.
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Those who attended the banquet saw lots of brown bags of this product though it was not included in our meal menu.
PRIMATE DIET DRY STOCK NO. 6985
INGREDIENTS Ground Corn, Soybean Meal, Cracked Wheat, Sucrose, Wheat Germ Meal, Animal Fat (Preserved with BHA, Propyl Gallate and Citric Acid), Dried Whole Egg, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Iodized Salt, Vegetable Oil, Choline Chloride, Ethoxyquin (A Preservative), Ferrous Sulfate. Zinc Oxide, Copper Chloride, Manganous Oxide, Cobalt Carbonate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement. D-Activated Animal Sterol (A Source of Vitamin D3), Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine (Vitamin Bi), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Moisture Max 10.0% Crude Protein Min 20.0% Crude Fat Min 5.0% Crude Fiber Max 2.5% Ash Max 5.5% Calcium Min 0.5% Phosphorus Min 0.4%
AVERAGE ANALYSIS * AS FED Moisture 8.0% Dry Matter 92.0% Protein 21.2% Fat 6.6% NFE 57.3% Ash 5..1% Fiber 1.8% Calcium 0.65% Phosphorus 0.55% Ca:P Sodium 0.32% Potassium 0.74% Linoleic Acid 1.2% Kcal/kg (ME) 3,760 *differs from label guarantee which are only maximums or minimums.
DRY WEIGHT ANALYSIS** Protein 23.0% Fat NFE 6.3% Fiber 2.0% Calcium Phosphorus 0.60% Sodium 0.35% Potassium 0.80% **The percent of' nutrient in the product differs after moisture is removed. It is the only accurate way to compare products after moisture is removed.
VITAMIN/MINERAL CONTENT AS IS Magnesium 0.13% Iron 53.0 mg/kg Zinc 91.0 mg/kg Copper 99.0 mg/kg iodine 1.2 mg/kg Manganese 26.0 mg/kg Vitamin A 22,400 IU/kg Vitamin D 1,050 IU/kg Vitamin E 220 IU/kg Thiamine 43.0 mg/kg Riboflavin 9.0 mg/kg Pyridoxine 13.4 mg/kg Niacin 70.0 mg/kg Pantothenic Acid 30.0 mg/kg Biotin 0.44 mg/kg Vitamin B12 0.11 mg/kg Folic Acid 2.5 mg/kg Choline 1,550 mg/kg
RECOMMENDED FEEDING Zu/Preem Primate Dry is a complete and balanced diet for the nutrition of primates including the great apes and contains Vitamin D3 at levels suitable for Old and New World monkeys. However, marmosets and tamarins should specifically be offered ZuIPreem Marmoset Diet. It is necessary to include a supplemental source of Vitamin C in addition to the diet. Any other supplementation(s) will dilute the nutrient content and may upset the balance of the diet. Growing animals can be fed ad libitum. Mature primates will consume approximately one pound (.45 kg) of biscuits per 35 pounds (16 kg) of body weight per day. The proper food dosage for an individual animal is one maintaining good lean body mass without thinness or obesity.
PACKAGING 20 lb. multi-walled bags.
ORDERS Delivery time should be within 14 days after receipt of order. Minimum order -50 bags, unless ordered with other Zu/Preem canned or dry products totaling 1,000 lbs.
TERMS Net 30 days, subject to qualified~ed credit.
INSURANCE Product Liability $1,000,000.
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Part of the 1998 SSA Convention packet included a can of this.
MARMOSET DIET CANNED STOCK NO 6920
INGREDIENTS: Water, Cracked Wheat, Whole Egg, Soybean Meal, Sucrose, Rice, Vegetable Oil, Alfalfa Meal, Iodized Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Chloride, Manganous Oxide, Cobalt Carbonate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Activated Animal Sterol (A Source of Vitamin D3), Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin Bi 2 Supplement.
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Moisture Max 61.0% Crude Protein Min 8.5% Crude Fat Min 2.5% Crude Fiber Max 1.5% Ash Max 3.2% Calcium Min 0.2% Phosphorus Min 0.2% Vitamin D3 8,800 IU/kg
AVERAGE ANALYSIS* AS FED: Moisture 59.6% Dry Matter 40.4% Protein 9.3% Fat 3.2% NFE 24.8% Ash 2.4% Fiber 0.75% Calcium 0.33% Phosphorus 0.24% Ca:P 1.4:1 Sodium 0.22% Potassium 0.33% Linoleic Acid 1.2% Kcal/kg (ME) 1,650 Kcal/can 700 * Differs from label guarantees which are only maximums or minimums.
DRY MATTER ANALYSIS** Protein 23.0% Fat 8.0% NFE 61.4% Ash 5.9% Fiber 1.8% Calcium 0.82% Phosphorus 0.60% Sodium 0.54% Potassium 0.82% ** The percent of nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is the only accurate way to compare products of differing moisture contents.
VITAMIN/MINERAL CONTENT AS IS: Magnesium 0.05% Iron 54.0 mg/kg Copper 5.3 mg/kg Zinc 56.0 mg/kg Iodine 0.8 mg/kg Manganese 7.4 mg/kg Vitamin A 13,725 IU/kg Vitamin D3 9,380 IU/kg Vitamin E 94.0 IU/kg Thiamine 40.0 mg/kg Riboflavin 8.0 mg/kg Pyridoxine 5.2 mg/kg Niacin 55.0 mg/kg Pantothenic Acid 25.0 mg/kg Biotin 0.28 mg/kg Folic Acid 0.20 mg/kg Choline 587 mg/kg PACKAGING Cases of twenty four 15 oz. cans.
RECOMMENDED FEEDING Zu/Preem Marmoset Diet can be fed as the sole diet for marmosets and tamarins. It is necessary to include a supplemental source of Vitamin C in addition to the diet. Any other supplementation(s) will dilute the nutrient content and may upset the balance of the diet. Zu/Preem Marmoset should not be fed to other primates due to its higher Vitamin D3 content. Zu/Preem Marmoset may be fed ad libitum. Most marmosets will eat 1-2 ounces of food daily and this is the suggested daily food dose if the animal is fed by the measured meal feeding method. Food consumption will vary between animals. The proper food dose is one maintaining good lean body mass without thinness or obesity. Some marmosets develop fixed eating habits and preferences. When introducing a new diet, gradually increase the quantity of the new diet being fed while reducing the quantity of the previously consumed diet. This transition period will vary from 1 to 10 days depending on the individual animal.
ORDERS: Delivery time should be within 14 days after receipt of order. Minimum order -- 42 cases, unless ordered with other Zu/Preem canned or dry products totaling 1,000 lbs.
TERMS :Net 30 days, subject to qualified credit.
INSURANCE: Product Liability $1,000,000.
Premium Nutritional Products 5500 Southwest Seventh Street Topeka, KS 66606 1-800-345-4767
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The banquet began at 6 pm to 7 pm cocktail hour which was a very good time to get autographs in our "1998 National Convention Milwaukee, Wisconsin Special Friends We Have Met" blue booklet. A very good idea that John Hall liked from the 1998 Florida Primate Picnic. I think it will be a continuous item in future Simian Society Conventions.
I believe the name of the room we had the banquet was in the Crown room at the Olympia Resort with circular tables with a monkey center pieces which became the property of the person who had the lucky chair at each table. John Hall and the rest of the board members that attended the convention sat at a set of straight tables facing the rest of us at circular tables. I sat between Amy Alpine and "Speak No Evil" Terry Minchew. By the way, Amy Alpine if this part of "My First SSA Convention" makes The Simian I tried putting you on my Apes and Monkeys Internet list but the e-mail address you wrote in my "blue booklet" appears to be wrong. If you could e-mail me at BradNT @aol.com I will put you on it.
How many guys from New Hampshire can say they had both lunch and dinner with Speak No Evil Terry from Texas all in the same day. Terry it was a pleasure and hope to see you at the next SSA convention. The Olympia put on a delicious buffet spread and Robin Sloan if you are reading this the chocolate cake was great.
After Dinner was finish John took to the podium to address us. Then Jan Rafert, the curator of primates of The Milwaukee County Zoo, was the banquet speaker. Its been almost a month so I can't give a detailed account of either's fine speeches and do them justice. I do want to mention that John Hall commended Heather Bretz on the hard work she did on the SSA website. If you haven't yet checked it out at http://www.simiansociety.org/. Also remember that we as members working together give us the strength to overcome our advisories. We know who they are. Yes anyone that works for legislation that take away our freedoms to be "responsible" caretakers. The SSA purpose is not to encourage monkey ownership but to support legal responsible monkey ownership. The SSA most of all is "WORKING TO IMPROVE PRIMATE CARE!" The backbone of the SSA is its chapters. Through a chapter's hard work fine conventions like this one are possible. John I hope I did your speak justice here. In Jan's speech he mention that he was impressed with what the SSA stood for.
Speaking of chapters I need your help if you are in the New England area. I just received in the mail from Lu Hall the paperwork to setup a Chapter here. To qualify I need five signatures from members in good standing to send back to our National President, John Hall. If you are interested please contact me via snail mail Bradford N Trethewey 111, PO Box 1052, Concord NH 03302; via E-mail RNTF34A@prodigy.com or BradNT@aol.com; or phone 603-225-9597.
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After the speeches it was time for the SSA banquet ticket raffle. Yours truly was the first lucky ticket holder. I won a electronic pocket organizer couldn't have gone to a more needing person! Then Lu nominated me to helped her husband John with the rest of the ticket drawings. With the many other prizes brown bags of ZuPreem dry primate diet were the most predominate in quantity. I thought we'd never run out of those biscuits!
Then we had the King written auction. This as John pointed out was not an SSA sponsored monetary collection. It is though a goal of some of us SSA members to help Monkey Jungle build King the gorilla a new home. Some of us were able to visit King this past spring after the 1998 Florida Primate Picnic and she John and Lu present to Monkey Jungle in front of King in his old cage the largest check I have ever seen. I mean in the physical size. I out bid on three items and walked away with a magnetic chimpanzee eating a banana, a stuffed toy monkey with the longest arms I've ever seen which I gave to Trouble our nine year male old spotnose guenon, and a large stuffed toy gorilla which is safely buckled into the back seat of my car with the 1monky license plate, SSA license plate in the back window that I bought Mel Orr and the "Monkey On Board" sign I got at the Florida Primate Picnic. I we raised over $1000 I think for King's new home.
Well Tom Reinhart had a very interesting story to tell about a good friend of his. You will have to ask Lu about it. He also arranged some interesting entertainment. I didn't in my wildest imagination forsee I would become apart of the entertainment. What would any self respecting convention be without a belly dancer. I and three other males were chosen to be her belly dancer trainees. Robin was so nice to share pictures over Monkey Mail. And Lu was nice enough to send me a picture of us belly dancers.
After the food as cleared away monkeys were allowed to be brought into the banquet room. The animal trainer Bill Vergis who was one of the speakers I missed on Friday's convention events brought in his mandrill. Now talk about a big monkey and so well behaved! He sat quietly for an hour allowing fellow conventioners to have their picture taken with him. Near the end of his stay in the banquet room he was getting sleepy and decided to lay down for a nap. I was getting the some urges having been up so early that morning.
Talking with Bill after hearing he also trained bears I asked him if her ever heard of Clake's Trading Post here in New Hampshire. He told me he sure had and a few years before sold them one of his bears. Clark's Trading Post on U.S. Route 3 was founded in 1928 by Florence M. and Edward P. Clark, and is one of the most outstanding vacation-time attractions of the White Mountains summer playground. For 4 generations the Clark family has personally entertained their summer visitors.
One of the Trading Post's featured attractions is their family of native New Hampshire Black Bears. You can enjoy feeding those highly trained bears, as they take turns cleverly pulling food to their lofty perches which they climb of their own free will.
While at Clark's, you can browse through the largest gift shop in the Mountains, containing one of the finest selections of souvenirs and gifts in Northern New Hampshire. Your visit will be enlivened by the music of several fully restored nickelodeons. A half hour performance with Native Trained Black Bears in their show arena. Unmuzzled and unleashed, the bears enjoy performing at close range several times daily. Railroad. A standard gauge wood-burning steam locomotive pushes you through a railroad covered bridge and along the scenic Pemigewasset River. Brad and Trouble

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The next morning I had a late breakfast with Cliff Lewis and Tom and Bonnie Reinhart with Lu and John at the next table. I then had to rush off for my shuttle bus to the airport. Before breakfast I went to the hospitality room and purchased several things from Mel Orr's table the SSA license plate, a couple past SSA convention shirts, three SSA coffee mugs were among the thing I had to pack in my overfilled suitcase. The mugs Mel ordered came late to the convention and I think she still has many. The mug has a gibbons on it circled by the word's in script "Simian Society of America Inc." and on the other side in capitol print letters "A NON-PROFIT, EDUCATION AND HUMANE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE OF MONKEYS AND APES". She was selling them for five dollars and three for $12.50 I believe. I gave one to my Dad one as a birthday present to lady on my bowling team and kept one for myself.
Here is some more information supplied at the convention.
The Simian Society of America is a non-profit organization founded in 1957 to improve the welfare of primates in captivity. Today, the Simian Society has over 500 members nationwide, including private caretakers, veter~~ans, primate scholars, zoological organizations, officials, conservationists, and people fascinated by monkeys. The Society maintains an active network through its monthly magazine, THE SIMIAN and The Primate Care Journal, a video lending library, educational publications, biennial conventions and local chapters. In addition, the SSA sponsors primate rescue and placement efforts. Through this network, mature, unwanted primates have found permanent homes in wildlife sanctuaries or private collections with necessary permits.
The SSA discourages the keeping of primates by individuals who do not understand their complex needs and the multitude of problems associated with keeping them, especially after temperament changes associated with sexual maturity. However, for those committed to providing captive primates with long- term, care conducive homes, the Society offers health, diet and management information as well as access to a network of experienced primate caretakers.
The Simian Society has published a complete guide to captive primate care, entitled the primate Care Handbook, and a brochure entitled "Are You Sure You Want a Monkey?".
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Simian Society of America Conventions part 33
My First SSA Convention by Brad Trethewey 111 part 26
The weekend of the SSA Convention was a vary busy one for Milwaukee WI. There was also the convention of all the head monkeys of each state, excuse me, the 90th Annual Meeting of the National Governors' Association. They had the solfball world series and it was the weekend of The Great Circus Parade. Milwaukee's Veterans Park came to life with four days of stupendous circus activities, including the Grand Horse Fair, Petting Menagerie, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Encampment, Kids Clown Shows, and circus wagon displays, as well as elephant, camel, pony and carousel rides. Royal Hanneford Circus Performances Thursday - Saturday, 11 am, 2, 5 & 8 pm Only $5.00 per person. Tickets could be purchased in advance from Circus World Museum in Baraboo or at the Great Circus Parade Show grounds, July 29 - August 1.
The Great Circus Parade, Sunday, Downtown Milwaukee, 2:00 pm A tribute to the magnificent, turn-of-the-century circus street parades, this horse-drawn procession featured more than 100 units and covers three miles. 50 historic circus wagons, 2,000 costumed participants, 700 horses, 100 clowns, 30 bands, scores of wild animals, and the one-and-only, 40-horse hitch! This year's Great Circus Parade celebrates Wisconsin's Sesquicentennial.
Well if you missed this years SSA Convention you missed a great time. If you are not a member of The Simian Society of America let me end with this.
WHAT DOES SSA MEMBERSHIP OFFER?
* Free advisory services from experienced and knowledgeable monkey caretakers.
* A subscription to our two periodicals. The first, the "Primate Care Journal," is published four times a year and provides member-submitted care information that complements our Handbook Such as practical hints on feeding and cage-building, health requirements, handling, breeding, and primate behavior. The second, our popular members' newsletter "THE SIMIAN," features humorous stories and photos submitted by our members together with Society announcements, monkey items for sale, and wildlife conservation bulletins. It's published eight times annually.
* Access to the SSA Video Lending library, offering informal videos made by our members featuring housing and care tips, together with documentaries about primate nutrition, environmental enrichment, and their life in the wild.
* The Simian Society Roster, a periodic, voluntary listing of contact information of SSA members across the country and around the world.
* An opportunity to meet with other individuals interested in monkeys and enjoy field trips, films, worthwhile projects, and mutual problem solving! Regional chapters meet in cities from coast to coast.
* Help in providing homes and rehabilitation for unwanted, malnourished or mistreated simians.
* A chance to effectively serve monkeys and apes in a humane way where help is needed.
Brad and Trouble
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I am new to this site and skimming over info. The subject of primates kept as pets seems to me a double-edged sword: humans should be discouraged from keeping non-human primates as pets; no matter what we do someone will always want to keep monkeys as pets so they should be well informed. I don't believe in having pet monkeys since most are kept by themselves or made to live as humans. Can anyone tell me how many monkeys and/or apes are kept as pets in the United States alone? Does the Simian Society advocate having pet monkeys? Money would be better spent protecting primates in their native habitat and preserving the land before it is all gone and developed. The human population is growing much to quickly, there won't be room on this planet for all of us.
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