Our site provides useful, practical medical and husbandry information about non-human primates (monkeys and prosimians), small mammals (rabbits, marsupials, rodents, ferrets), birds, reptiles and amphibians, and fish, written by a board certified avian veterinarian with 25 years of experience with these exotic species.

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Small World Zoological Gardens
is dedicated to the captive conservation of marmosets and tamarins.
It is a non-profit charitable organization under IRS 501C3 status,
so all donations are tax deductible.

Please Learn How You Can Help With Our Conservation Effort!

  Military Pets FOSTER Project

ALERT!!  The National Pet Foundation - maintains an updated pet food recall list. More foods are still being added!!

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 Last Updated: May 11, 2018

The American Red Cross offers several resources for pet owners, including information on pet safety and disaster preparedness, and a course on Pet First Aid. Check their website for a course being offered in your area.

An Important Notice  
Concerning Teflon Toxicity in pets from the Environmental Working Group.
 

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