Monkey

Now firstly I don’t want to hear that it’s bad to own monkeys as pets and they’re a lot of work, they’re expensive, time consuming etc.
I just want to know if it is legal to own one in Victoria, Australia.
Also any extra information about having them as pets would be appreciated I would ideally like an orangutan.
Thanks!!!

In places like Australia, you can own most things if you have a license. Doesn’t mean that they are good pets but that is your decision and I won’t force my opinions onto you. Good luck finding one though, not many people sell them plus they cost about £600 so think about it a little bit first maybe. Orangutans are not available as pets however, as they are critically endangered in the wild but you could go on holiday in the amazon rainforest if you want to see one. now about care, For starters your monkey will need a HUGE cage to live in. and also they only eat fresh fruit, so good luck on finding one!

3 Responses

1. Lance Says:
   February 15th, 2010 at 11:50 pm

   it is not and trust me they are not good pets one day they can be hugging you and then the next they could be killing you. trust me i am a trained wildlife ecologist and i do research on stuff like that all the time
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2. Annie Says:
   February 15th, 2010 at 11:55 pm

   Are you kidding??

   Orangutans are already endangered. You are the type of person that makes them more endangered. You are thinking of your self not the ape.
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3. PinkPigeon Says:
   February 16th, 2010 at 12:44 am

   In places like Australia, you can own most things if you have a license. Doesn’t mean that they are good pets but that is your decision and I won’t force my opinions onto you. Good luck finding one though, not many people sell them plus they cost about £600 so think about it a little bit first maybe. Orangutans are not available as pets however, as they are critically endangered in the wild but you could go on holiday in the amazon rainforest if you want to see one. now about care, For starters your monkey will need a HUGE cage to live in. and also they only eat fresh fruit, so good luck on finding one!
   References :

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