This document provides current information on environmental enrichment products and suppliers for people who are looking to acquire enrichment items for nonhuman primates in captive settings. Mention of commercial enterprises or brand names does not constitute endorsement or imply preference by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Absolute Primate Enrichment Systems (A.P.E.S).
Animal Specialties and Provisions.
Online: http://www.animalspecialties.biz/default.asp
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 45, Quakertown Pennsylvania 18951 USA
Tel: (215) 804-0144 ; Fax: (215) 804-0148
E-mail: info@animalspecialties.biz
Description: Manufacturer of environmental enrichment devices for nonhuman primates, dogs, cats, rabbits, and rodents. Devices include foraging balls and trays, gnawing sticks, mirrors, and dumbbells. Also produces feeds and bedding products for numerous species.
Aussie Dog Products.
Online: http://www.aussiedog.com.au
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 308, Ferntree Gully Victoria 3156 Australia
Tel: +61 3 9752 3336; Fax: +61 3 9758 3020
E-mail: aussiedog@aussiedog.com.au
Description: Manufacturer of purpose-built, safe, durable toys and products for all animals, especially dogs, horses, and a growing range of zoo animals including nonhuman primates.
BH, Inc.
Online: http://www.bhenrich.com/
Contact Information:
1302 9th Street, Wheatland Wyoming 82201 USA
Tel: (307) 322-4040; Fax: (307) 322-4141
Description: Produces nonhuman primate caging that comes with Environ-Richment® Entertainment Panels that provide increased possibilities for manipulation, novel visual stimulation and foraging opportunities.
Bio-Serv.
Online: http://www.bio-serv.com
Contact Information:
One 8th Street, Suite One Frenchtown New Jersey 08825 USA
Tel: (908) 996-2155 OR 1-800-996-9908; Fax: (908) 996-4123
E-mail: techserv@bio-serv.com; sales@bio-serv.com
Description: Produces and distributes edible enrichment treats, enrichment devices, and custom and special needs diets for all laboratory animal species. Primate enrichment products include balls, shake-a-treat devices, mirrors, Kong rubber toys, and other manipulanda. Most products are certified contaminant screened.
Carter2 Systems, Incorporated.
Online: http://www.csimfg.com
Contact Information:
P.O. Box 6206, Beaverton Oregon 97007 USA
Tel: 503-844-4220; 1-800-255-7553; Fax: 503-844-9508
Description: Specializes in nonhuman primate housing, transfer cages and environmental enrichment. Enrichment options include vertical tunnels, play cages, ladders, treat boxes, gym sets and ferris wheels.
Lab Products Inc.
Online: http://www.labproductsinc.com/
Contact Information:
742 Sussex Avenue, P. O. Box 639 Seaford Delaware 19973 USA
Tel: (302) 628-4300 OR (800) 526-0469; Fax: (302) 628-4309
E-mail: info@labproductsinc.com
Description: Designs and manufactures laboratory animal housing and care equipment. Primate Enrichment System cages allow flexibility in housing options with removable panels.
The Leather Elves.
Online: http://www.theleatherelves.com/
Contact Information:
43 Mutton Ln, Weymouth Massachusettes 02189 USA
Tel: (781) 331-8557;
E-mail: BIRDELVES@aol.com
Description: The Leather Elves makes safe and durable toys for birds. Their new zoo line includes larger toys for primates such as primate puzzles and carousel feeders.
Lomir Primate Enrichment Technologies.
Online: http://lomir.com/pet/
Contact Information:
99 East Main Street, Malone New York 12953 USA
Tel: 1-877-425-3604; Fax: (518) 483-8195
E-mail: info@lomir.com
Description: Producers of unique primate enrichment devices made of durable opaque polypropylene. Devices are designed to increase foraging time. Also has offices in Quebec, Canada.
MyTrainingStore.com.
Online: http://www.mytrainingstore.com/
Contact Information:
215 Daffodil Road, Southern Pines North Carolina 28387 USA
Tel: (910) 246-6263 ; Fax: (910) 692-8799
E-mail: info@mytrainingstore.com
Description: Suppliers of training supplies such as clickers, whistles, and lanyards, and distributor of Active Minds Enrichment Gear (AMEG). The toys are durable enough for all types of animals and come in unique colors and shapes. They can customize each shape according to your needs.
Nylabone Products.
Online: http://www.nylabone.com
Contact Information:
1 TFH Plaza, 3rd & Union Avenues Neptune City New Jersey 07753 USA
Tel: (800) 631-2188;
E-mail: info@nylabone.com
Description: Manufacturer of Nylabone, Nylaballs, Gumabone Plaque Attacker, Gumabone tugs, and Gumadisc Flying Disc chew toys for dogs and other animals, including nonhuman primates.
Otto Environmental, LLC.
Online: http://www.ottoenvironmental.com
Contact Information:
6914 N. 124th Street, Milwaukee Wisconsin 53224 USA
Tel: (414) 358-1001; Fax: (414) 358-9035
E-mail: jeff@ottoenvironmental.com
Description: Supplier and manufacturer of enrichment products, foraging devices, caging, transport boxes, and other equipment for all species. Products manufactured by Otto Environmental include the ZoyTM, Bingo BallTM, and the HammockTM. The company works closely with laboratory and zoo facilities and is the exclusive distributor of Aussie Dog Products in the USA.
Primate Products, Inc.
Online: http://www.primateproducts.com/
Contact Information:
PO Box 620415, Woodside California 94062 USA
Tel: (650) 529-0419; Fax: (650) 851-1763
E-mail: corporate@primateproducts.com
Description: Supplier of "Kong Toys" which are autoclavable hollow toys that are durable enough to withstand rough handling and biting. They can also be filled with treats. Also manufactures mirrors, puzzle and nutra-toss foraging devices, and primahedrons
Sanctuary Supplies.
Online: http://www.sanctuarysupplies.com/
Tel: (877) 886-1992;
E-mail: kathy@sanctuarysupplies.com
Description: Supplier of hard to find supplies needed by animal sanctuaries, zoos, rescues, and shelters. Products include enrichment devices, cleaning items, and housing supplies for all animal species.
Steiner Enterprises, Inc.
Online: http://www.steineronline.com/
Contact Information:
2780 Conservation Club Road, Lafayette Indiana 47905 USA
Tel: (765) 429-6409; Fax: (765)429-5795
Description: Manufactures enrichment products for nonhuman primates including foraging balls, foraging ball loaders, tube style foraging feeders, primate perches, biscuit feeders, and rattles. Custom designs are also accepted and manufactured.