The Most Popular Monkeys that People Keep as Pets

Monkeys are very diverse, intelligent, and interesting creatures, so it should be no small wonder that people like to keep them as pets. We’ve seen real and fictional people keep them as pets, like Michael Jackson or Ross from Friends. The creatures’ antics are often interesting to behold, but that does not mean these wild animals should be kept as pets by just anyone. In fact, the majority of people cannot own a monkey for numerous reasons including legality and the amount of space and care a monkey requires. Nevertheless, we want to look at the nine most popular types of monkeys that people keep as pets to show you why certain breeds make suitable companions.