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So today we're going to be 

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discussing the very basics
 of small primate keeping.

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So today we're in the marmoset enclosure.

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So marmosets are small primates
 that are endemic to South America.

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We do share a common
 ancestor with marmosets

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are around about 35
 to 40 million years ago.

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That's a very long time. 

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Just like us, marmosets can get ill

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because they're extremely closely
 related to humans.

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they can sometimes get
 the same issues and diseases as we can.

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So things like common colds, herpes
 and other viruses as well.

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Knowing this, it's really important
 that we must wash our hands

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before we go in to the enclosure.

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We must always as well
 use foot baths so we don't

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cross contaminate any diseases that are on 
the outside inside the enclosure.

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Marmosets will need
an inside area and an outside area.

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This is so they can absorb
 vitamin D three.

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So exactly like us. 

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So our marmosets that we have here are not
 really a massive fan of going outside.

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So therefore, this is why we have a UVB

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light installed in their enclosure,
 as well. As for the marmosets diet

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they typically feed
 on acacia gum, or Arabic gum.

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So this is tree sap. To get this tree
 sap in the wild.

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they chisel it with their bottom jaws.

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So the bottom jaws are really, really strong
 and really adept at

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chiseling through this bark.

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They will also eat fruits and nuts
 and also insects.

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So in captivity,
 the insects that we typically

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feed marmosets are readily available.

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So things like dubia roaches,
 locusts, crickets, mealworms,

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wax worms and pachnoda
 fruit-beetle grubs

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Because primates are very,
 very intelligent

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it is very important 

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that we must supply them with lots
 of things to do within their enclosure.

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So things like enrichment. 

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So as we can see in here, there are lots
 of things for the marmosets to do.

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So we've got rope swings, 
we've got tyre swings,

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We've got sticks where they can exhibit
 their natural behavior

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of grinding down on the bark as well.

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When it comes to health
 checking marmosets, 

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it's usually best left to a vet.

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This is because marmosets
 can become quite aggressive

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and the bites of marmosets
 do hurt quite a bit.

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You can visually health check a marmoset, 

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so if the animal is displaying
 any negative behavioral signs,

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so things like aggression
 or anything like that,

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then it should be
 noted on your health check sheets. 

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Actual signs of illness
 could include buldging underneath the eyes.

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This is typically down
 to teeth and gum issues.

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Also, if the marmoset is stressed,
 they will typically purse lip

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So this is where we can get
bald patches on the marmoset as well.

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A lot of the time disorders like these
 are caused by the animal's diet itself.

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So it's really important that we get
 the diet as natural as possible.

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Marmosets are typically not
 aggressive towards humans.

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However, handling is not recommended.

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Handling should only really be done
 on the marmosets terms.

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This is because they can turn
 quite aggressive and the bites

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again can be quite nasty.

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Marmosets are typically 

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inquisitive and will adopt
to a change in their environment.

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Sometimes they will let out
 high pitched squeals and calls.

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Other times they may jump on the keeper
 just to see what's going on.

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As you can see, our trio of marmosets

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are very inquisitive
 and very fun loving little creatures.

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Thank you very much.