Gifts for Monkeys

Gifts For The Monkeys

Toys for monkeys must be sturdy, easy to clean and not battery operated. Old-fashioned children's activity centers with mirrors and moveable parts are a favorite.

See our Monkey Toy Guidelines for more ideas and things to avoid.

Monkey Food

Raw nuts in the shell - the monkeys' favorite edible toy! (Nuts.com)
Raw peanuts and pistachio nuts in the shell
Shelled cashews
Raw sunflower seeds (in or out of shell) and pumpkin seeds
Dried fruit and vegetables
Peanut butter and jelly
Canned goods: green beans, corn, yams, vegetarian mixed vegetables, fruit canned in water
Cereal - especially with fruit and nuts. No sugar frosting.
Hot cereal (oatmeal, cream of wheat, grits, kashi, etc.)
Zupreem canned food:
Marmoset diet
Mazuri monkey food:
www.mazuri.com

We can always use

Rope - 3/4" and 5/8" polypropelene or natural/manila
Plastic barrels and large buckets
Swings
Shade cloth to make hammocks
Gift cards (Home Depot, Lowes, Target, WalMart, etc.)
Green and amber flood lights for monkey yard
Yellow bug lights for porch lights on monkey buildings
Dusk-to-dawn sensors for outdoor lights

For more ideas, see the Jungle Friends Wish List

Monkey Toy Guidelines

Monkey toys need to be very sturdy, not battery operated, and easy to clean and disinfect. Used toys are the best. You can get toys from families whose kids have outgrown them, and you can find some great toys at second hand stores and garage sales. People are often willing to donate their unsold items for the monkeys... especially if you offer to pick them up when the garage sale is over.

Remember that monkeys play rough! Their toys must be tough!

Good choices:

Swings and other large toys that can be hung in the monkey habitats to swing or climb on.
Old-fashioned activity centers with moveable parts.
Small toys they can carry in their hands or tails such as rattles. The 'rainstick' rattles are great favorites!
Large, hard balls to balance on and toss above their heads with their hands and feet.
Small cups...some of our "humanized" monkeys like to fill their cups from their automatic waterers and drink like proper ladies and gentlemen!

What to avoid:

No stuffed or cloth toys
No soft plastic or vinyl toys
Nothing that was battery operated
No small parts the monkeys could swallow
Nothing fragile or easily broken

Wish List

Donate items from our Amazon Wish List

Tools and Equipment

Hog ring pliers
Large bolt cutters
Shovels
Post hole diggers
Wheel barrows
Metal/hard rakes
Green "easy roller" carts (or any 4-wheeled outdoor cart)
Screwdrivers - both types, large sizes
Adjustable pliers
Channel lock pliers
Socket/ratchet handles
9/16" and 1/2" deep sockets, 3/8" size
6" reciprocating (Sawzall) saw blades for metal/wood/concrete board
Circular saw blades, standard size 7"
Jig saw blades
1/4" to 3/8" auger drill bits
Metal files - all shapes including chain saw rounds
Tree limb trimmers
Lawn mower
Weed eaters
Weed eater string
Straps to secure trailer loads
Metal shelves (garage-type storage)
Heavy-duty extension cords
Whole-house generator
Two-way radios w/ charger (Kenwood, 16 channel)

Building Materials

Horse panels (2" x 4")
3x12 corrugated plastic panels (patio roof) - clear or cream (Lowe's Tuff Tec)
PVC pipe - 1/2" and 3/4"
PVC connectors, elbows, T's
PVC glue (Rain R Shine) and primer
Ceramic tiles, thinset mortar, grout
Hog rings
Large spike nails
Bucket of galvanized 16 penny nails (30# keg)
Wood and metal screws (all sizes)
Nylon and manila rope - 1/2", 3/4", 1"
Rustoleum-type spray paint - black, yellow, silver, cold/galvanized
Shade cloth

Operating Supplies

Small and large blue tarps
Zip ties, 8" and 14"
Spray bottles
Dish soap
Laundry detergent
Bleach
Hand soap
Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer - refills for wall dispensers
Latex gloves
Light bulbs, bug lights
Kitchen trash bags, lawn bags
Sheets, towels
Flood lights - amber and green
Dusk to dawn controllers for flood lights
Dixie cups - smallest size, for monkey meds
Insulin needles - smallest and thinnest - 30 gauge, 1cc
First aid supplies, antibiotic ointment, self-sticking bandages
Alcohol
Paper towels, toilet paper
Pine shavings - bedding
Boric acid
AA batteries for electronics
Flashlights with rechargeable batteries

Appliances and Household

Space heaters w/temp control
Crock pots
Microwave
Linens and blankets
Dish towels
Plastic food storage containers
Floor lamps
Sharp Knives (to chop and prepare the monkey's meals)
Knife Sharpeners

Office Supplies/Equipment

USB external hard drive
Flash drives
Laser all-in-one printer/copier
Copy paper
Photo paper
Heavy card stock
Blank DVDs
Blank CDs
Sharpie markers
3-ring binders, 2-4 inch
Envelopes - various sizes (#5-1/2, #6-3/4, #9, #10, 6x9, 9x12)
Post-it notes
Ink jet cartridges 61, 950, 951
File folders, letter size
Postage stamps
File cabinets
Desk chairs
Book shelves
Folding tables
Small white boards
Staples
Shredder
Desklamps
Computer speakers
CD/DVD storage shelves

Gift Cards

Home Depot
Lowe's
Office Depot
OfficeMax
Wal-Mart
Gasoline/Propane

Vehicles

Pick up truck
Golf cart

Landscaping

Shrubs for vegetative barrier around perimeter of property
Non-poisonous plants and trees to put in and around monkey habitats
Diatomaceous Earth (to control fire ants in the monkey's food and sleeping areas)

As you can see, we're constantly using tools and materials to take care of the monkeys and maintain their habitats. While not listed here, the monkeys also need food, medicines and funds for veterinary bills. The sponsors of Jungle Friends make all the difference in the monkeys survival and well being. Without your support, we couldn't do what we're doing for them. Thank You. ...oh, and please don't forget that they enjoy having some toys too.