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.

For more information, including a copy of our bylaws, contact The SSA at MnkyLady@adelphia.net  or visit the links found to your right.

 

 

 

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It is with great sadness we regret to inform you of the passing of one of the SSA's cherished members. Longtime member and Treasurer of the Simian Society, Lu Hall died August 29, 2001. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
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"SSA MEMBER QUESTIONNAIRE 2000"

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 "Survey of Pet Primate Disease Risk"

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Convention 2000 Video is now available. This is a six-hour video filled with great information presented at the 2000 Convention held in Oklahoma. Topics include: Providing a trust for your monkey's future, How to deal with exotic regulation issues, Enrichment ideas, PHN (Primate Health Network) vet panel on primate issues and Key Speaker: Dr. Duane Rumbaugh on primate communication.   Order yours today! (other videos available also)


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