Can you buy a pet monkey in Mexico?

Question

This is a serious question, please no useless replies.

I would like to know if you can buy any type of monkeys in mexico, if they have any and if they are for sale. This could inclue "black markets" I guess...if you could give me an estimated amount of $$ that would nice

thanks!!

Answer 1

I lived in Mexico for several years and from my experience, you can buy anything there. Certain birds and animals are 'forbidden', but they are to be found. I've seen several types of monkey's in the market in Ticul. The prices varied between 2000-5000 pesos. US Dollars would be from $175-$450. Now, you may be able to buy them, but you can not get them out of the country legally. It was hard enough to get my dog out, and that's legal. Unless you are flying your own plane and don't get stopped, you could probably smuggle them into US on your own private landing strip. Or if the Yucatan Express is running, it's easier to put an animal in your vehicle to bring back on the ship. Other than this, I know of no way to bring these animals back legally or illegally.

Answer 2

Monkey Pet For Sale

Answer 3

I'm sure you could but you really need to do some serious research and make a pro and con list before you get this animal. Also, if it is illegal to have a monkey as a pet you would just be wasting your money if you are caught.

Answer 4

I think you can get anything there but please don't get a monkey, its cruel and you probably cant give it the time, attention, space, mental stimulation etc. that it will need to be happy. Plus they throw their poop!

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

You probably can. But why would you want a monkey.

They throw poo.

Answer 7

yes you can