International Primate Day 🐒 Today, September 1st, is International Primate Day. This day celebrates the diversity of primate species worldwide and the important roles primates play in ecosystems. This day also highlights threats faced by many primate species including habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trade and unlawful hunting. The Emperor Valley Zoo is home is several primate types including howler monkeys, spider monkey, squirrel monkeys, chimpanzee and capuchins. Here is a look at some