Primate Organizations & Publications

ORGANIZATIONS	PUBLICATIONS
Simain Society of America	Primate Care Handbook Monkey Matters Magazine

THE SIMIAN SOCIETY OF AMERICA

THE SIMIAN SOCIETY OF AMERICA is a non-profit organization founded in 1957 to improve the welfare of primates in captivity. 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 and placement efforts. Through this network, mature, unwanted primates have found permanent homes in wildlife sanctuaries or private collections with necessary permits.

Join The Simian Society of America Today!

You can also find more information (as well as an application form you may print out)
on the SSA's Website at http://www.simiansociety.org
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PRIMATE CARE HANDBOOK

The Simian Society has published this handbook and it contains over 300 pages of information such as housing, health, nutrition, environmental enrichment, and more. If you are considering a primate companion, or are looking for a good overview of the proper care of captive primates, I HIGHLY recommend this book.

The SSA is now taking orders for the Second Edition of The Primate Care Handbook. The cost is $35, which includes postage and handling. Canadian orders add $4 shipping and handling. All other Foreign orders add $8 shipping and handling. PLEASE ALLOW 4 TO 6 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY.

To order, please send your payment the form of a check or money order payable to The Simian Society of America to:

Erin Crowley Dittmar
Information Coordinatior, SSA
6616 North Desert View Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85743

Make sure to include your return address and phone number.

For more information on the PCH, visit the SSA's website at:
http://www.simiansociety.org

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MONKEY MATTERS MAGAZIINE

A wonderful, fun magazine devoted to pet monkeys!! It is full of fun stories and great pictures! An educational must for any primate owner! The charge is $24 for a one year subscription (bi-monthly issues) or $46 for a two year subscription. Foreign postage is an extra $6. They will send a copy to review if you ask. Just send a check or money order, along with your request and return information, to:

Monkey Matters Magazine
PO Box 85152-MB 181
San Diego, CA 92186