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OKC hotel hosts 'Monkey Madness' convention
By Kathy Burgess Student Writer F or a couple of days recently, the groundskeeper at Hilton Northwest could have been a zookeeper as the hotel played host to an usual group of guests. "Monkey Madness," a weekend convention for primates and their owners, held Oct.17-19, included lectures by three veterinarians and a professional primate trainer. There was also a Halloween costume party for the monkeys, with prizes going to the best four costumes.
Thirty-five monkeys were present, including spiders, macaques, a squirrel, marmosets and capuchins. The owners claimed each monkey has his own personality, and none appeared shy.
CiCi, a four year-old white face
Winston, capuchin provided) a White-fronted monkey. (Photo capuchin, seemed to be a favorite at the convention. Her owners, Bonnie Douglas and Robert Hudson use Cici in their visits to nursing homes.
There were also grief counselors who use their primates in the grieving process to help ease the patients through, especially children. Dr. Ken Curl, who teaches Psychology of Grief at UCO said, "I have not personally heard of using monkeys, but I can see where this approach would be useful."
Mary Myrick, of Oklahoma City, was responsible for getting the group organized. Myrick uses Winston, a two year-old capuchin, in her public relations firm. He goes to work with her daily, helping to greet clients.
Dr. Stephen Whipple, an exotic animal veterinarian from Dana Point, Calif., spoke on primate first-aid and nutrition. Whipple said we are far more likely to give the monkeys disease than the reverse because the monkey immune system that is not as developed against viruses as that of the human. The monkeys are also prone to diabetes and low blood sugar.
The cost of a monkey starts at around $5,000 and can go as high as $40,000. Veterinary bills will continue throughout the 30 to 40 year life expectancy of the primate.
Their diets consist of Similac, monkey chow and just about everything they see.
Primate owners disagree on how to raise the monkeys, but they all feel strongly about the commitment needed before anyone purchase a little hairy friend.
They suggest before anyone purchases a primate they talk to others on the Internet and become acquainted with the demands of ownership. The Internet address is http://www.primate.wisc.edu
Grant Bannen, the hotel's general manager said, "A great many of the monkeys were cute and were held well in check by their owners, on the other hand, a small amount of owners were somewhat irresponsible."
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