Is There Anywhere I Could Possibly Buy An Orangutan For Sale?

Fortunately, most of the countries where Orangutans originate now outlaw the trade of these beautiful, intelligent animals. There are places where they are sold, but it is imperative that potential buyers see proof that the animal is obtained from a legal source.

State, national and local laws regulating the keeping of apes, specifically Orangutans, as pets must equally be researched and observed.

It is highly likely that permissions to keep such a pet must also be obtained from state, county and/ or city governments. Before even thinking of buying an Orangutan, even from a legal source and assuming relevant laws permit it, potential buyers may want to consider the following points.

- The cute little Orangutan baby will grow into a large adult which can potentially be very dangerous.
- An outdoor enclosure of 1000 sq ft must be provided. If local temperatures are likely to drop below a tropical level, a 500 sq ft indoor enclosure must also be available.
- Both enclosures need to be a minimum of 20 ft high and incorporate horizontal and vertical climbing structures for the pet to exercise on.
- A diet of vegetables, animal proteins and mixed fruits must be fed three times a day. This should include snacks native to the pet's natural habitat, for instance mangoes or mangosteens.
- The pet's feces have to be examined regularly to ensure the diet is right and the pet is healthy.
- A vet able to pay regular visits for check-ups and emergencies has to be located. If hospitalization is required, tranquilizing the animal under vet supervision is necessary.
Keeping an Orangutan as a pet is not child's play. It requires responsibility, dedication and extensive funds. Cats or dogs are far more suitable as pets than apes.

There are a few places in the United States where you can purchase one, but it requires a lot of paperwork and money. Insurance is what costs you the most. I have 2, and the insurance on both of them is $400 a month. The best places to look for one are mostly overseas. It will take a lot of research befre you can get the permit to own one, but it is legal here. It is just not an ordinary pet, like a cat or dog, so people get confused and panicky about it. Good luck to you.

Well maybe if you made a monkey zoo like monkey world you could have one but you would need a lot of  money and a lot of researching!

Car dealerships have orangutans for sale for around 2,500.  They are targeted by doctors looking to eat them.

They r endangered you should let them be wild therfore you can't get 1 legally you can try blackmarket itd be pricey n riskey you could always get a monkey but ud need permits n stuff

For orangutan not for trade and illegal, You can collect a pairs orangutan if you have zoo license, You can make a letter application to Indonesian Forestry Ministry. We can help you if you have Zoo license to collect the orangutan, once again not for trade! Regards indo-pets.com

Orangutans are endangered!!!! They belong in the wild not in your house! They are also highly intelligent and so it is cruel to put them in a little cage, dress them up, make them do tricks or generally treat them like a human being. Don't buy one, sponsor one instead from organisations such as WWF. Not only is this cheaper but you will also be helping to safeguard the species in the wild and this will give you such a good feeling.

I highly doubt it. They are wild exotic animals and they aren't meant for pets.