I just visited Hot Springs Arkansas petting zoo that is advertised all over as a huge tourist attraction and was horrified to see the two 12 year old guenons they have in a little cage with no stimulation whatsoever and in a very dark building. I am furious at Hhot Springs for advertising this place, as a nice place to visit. I wish someone could negotiate obtaining the primates from them. I think it is a private, family owned business; at least it looks like that.
Curioushum, do they have any accreditations? If they do you can contact the accrediting organizations. Check your messages I am sending you a private message.
I'm assuming that the reason they can't have visitors and tour groups is due to the monkeys reacting badly to humans invading their territory? Too bad - it would probably help them raise money.
Excellent! These people make me happy, so great that they rescued and are caring for those lil guys. They deserve to have something nice after they where treated poorly. We need more places like this for these unfortunate situations and people should be more aware when it comes to unhappy animals.
my dad works for covance... one of the largest pharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing services companies... we also have many monkeys lolz
Good point. Many monkeys (and cats and dogs) are used in research.
But very very rarely does a DR. ever rely on such animal research as medication is always tested on people as well. But old habits are hard to break, as there is big money invloved in that.
I own six capuchins, 6 spider monkeys, two pattas, a spot nosed guenon, two vervets, a lion tailed macaque, two rhesus macaques, a snow macaque,three ring tailed lemurs, and two brown lemurs. These are all rescues from people who thought that they wanted a monkey, then decided that it wasn't that great of an idea.
I've heard of this place before. The monkeys all seem very happy and responsive, which is wonderful. It's especially sweet to see how they've been able to give poor Travis companionship. Thanks for giving it the publicity it needs!
Great job guys. Scott, you looked right at home up there playing in the tree branches. TEEHEEE!! I have heard great things about Jungle Friends. Thanks for sharing the video.
Awesome work, nice to know these monkeys have been given a second chance :-)
o0portal0o 2 years ago
aww i love squirrel- i can never spell this frickin word- monkeys
they're so cute
RockingTheFro 2 years ago
where do you get the monkeys?
tinyexplosion34 2 years ago
You can visit their website, junglefriends*org
BigCatRescue 2 years ago
I just visited Hot Springs Arkansas petting zoo that is advertised all over as a huge tourist attraction and was horrified to see the two 12 year old guenons they have in a little cage with no stimulation whatsoever and in a very dark building. I am furious at Hhot Springs for advertising this place, as a nice place to visit. I wish someone could negotiate obtaining the primates from them. I think it is a private, family owned business; at least it looks like that.
curioushum 3 years ago
Curioushum, do they have any accreditations? If they do you can contact the accrediting organizations. Check your messages I am sending you a private message.
BigCatRescue 3 years ago
I'm assuming that the reason they can't have visitors and tour groups is due to the monkeys reacting badly to humans invading their territory? Too bad - it would probably help them raise money.
capnquack 3 years ago
Excellent! These people make me happy, so great that they rescued and are caring for those lil guys. They deserve to have something nice after they where treated poorly. We need more places like this for these unfortunate situations and people should be more aware when it comes to unhappy animals.
meliquoi 4 years ago 7
my dad works for covance... one of the largest pharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing services companies... we also have many monkeys lolz
norbert1617 4 years ago
Good point. Many monkeys (and cats and dogs) are used in research.
But very very rarely does a DR. ever rely on such animal research as medication is always tested on people as well. But old habits are hard to break, as there is big money invloved in that.
BigCatRescue 4 years ago
Actually, all the information DRs rely on is based on animal testing as you can't test on humans without first testing on animals...
beckibear22 3 years ago
I second that!!! Sounds like something that should be done to child rapist and killers. Much better than doing that to a kitty or a dog.
djglass82 3 years ago 2
I own six capuchins, 6 spider monkeys, two pattas, a spot nosed guenon, two vervets, a lion tailed macaque, two rhesus macaques, a snow macaque,three ring tailed lemurs, and two brown lemurs. These are all rescues from people who thought that they wanted a monkey, then decided that it wasn't that great of an idea.
sandymonitor 4 years ago
i really really hate stupid people who think they can buy a pet and be responsible anough for that...they should be put to jail
sikamika9 4 years ago
I've heard of this place before. The monkeys all seem very happy and responsive, which is wonderful. It's especially sweet to see how they've been able to give poor Travis companionship. Thanks for giving it the publicity it needs!
critterfreak83 4 years ago 3
the banana is a bit tacky,
jacu25 4 years ago
thank you, and thanks to other facilities like you that help to save these animals. without people like you they would never survive.
lizzydeth 4 years ago 3
Great job guys. Scott, you looked right at home up there playing in the tree branches. TEEHEEE!! I have heard great things about Jungle Friends. Thanks for sharing the video.
LaWannaJones 4 years ago 2