Kiki the Vervet Featured in Dallas Express

in Animals in Captivity, Primate Sanctuary

Kiki in her outdoor sanctuary enclosure. Photo: Born Free USA.

The story of Kiki the vervet monkey, rehomed to Born Free USA’s primate sanctuary after spending her entire life as a pet, was published in the Dallas Express.

In the article, Born Free USA’s Dr. Liz Tyson discusses Kiki’s story as well as the harmful pet trade in primates, saying, “Monkeys will often sell for multiple thousands of dollars…. There are breeders who breed monkeys to sell to members of the public.” Read and share the story at the link below!

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