Can you own a monkey in Costa Rica?

Commercially valuable wild species such as scarlet macaws, capuchin monkeys, and green iguanas have been vigorously protected in their habitats. But the new rules are taking the country several steps further. Trade in wild pets (both wild-caught and captive-bred wild animals) is prohibited.

Are monkeys a problem in Costa Rica?

Monkeys are everywhere in Costa Rica including the national parks and local trees. They may look cute and cuddly and they may even come up to you. Take a picture and admire them but do not feed them. People food can give them health problems.

What is the best monkey for a pet?

• Chimpanzees. A chimpanzee may appear to be a good pet, but many animal lovers do not realize this primate is an ape.
• Capuchins. Capuchins are also known as ring-tail monkeys.
• Macaques.
• Marmosets.
• Guenons.
• Spider Monkeys.
• Squirrel Monkeys.
• Type of Small Monkey.

How much is it to buy a pet monkey?

Pet monkeys typically cost between $4,000 and $8,000 each. However, this will depend on the monkey’s age, rarity and temperament. Younger, more rare and friendlier monkeys tend to cost more.

Where can you find monkeys in Costa Rica?

This highly endangered species only found in two places in Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio and the Osa Peninsula. The Gray-crowned species inhabits the protected rainforest of Manuel Antonio National Park; while the Black-crowned squirrel monkey lives in Corcovado National Park.

Are there spider monkeys on the Nicoya Peninsula?

On the Nicoya Peninsula spider monkeys are almost extinct and a re-introduction program in the Curu Wildlife Reserve has not been successful. Spider monkeys are extremely sensible and don’t along with changes in their habitat. Many people will recognize the squirrel monkey as the pet monkey of Pippi Langstrumpf.

Why are the spider monkeys in Costa Rica endangered?

With their long, slender arms and prehensile tail the animals move gracefully through the canopy in search for fruits, seeds and leaves. Spider monkeys are severely endangered in Costa Rica due to habitat loss and poaching: in order to get the baby monkeys, the adults are killed by the poachers.

What kind of animals live in Costa Rica?

When visiting Costa Rica, primates like the howler and capuchin monkeys are more apt to be spotted in a guarumo, or cecropia tree, than any other because of its open branch growth. Because it is a relatively short-lived tree (maybe 20 years), the cecropia, a member of the mulberry family,…