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Nearly every non-human primate primary enclosure at this facility is excessively dirty. The enclosures that are the worst are those indoor enclosures in the Tamarin building. The Tamarin enclosures have been scent marked and are covered with grime including all the strands of the wire mesh walls, the outside of all nest boxes, the climbing branches and shelves placed in the enclosures, and the feed container holders in the enclosures. It does not appear that these enclosures have been thoroughly cleaned in quite some time. The licensee commented on the fact that these animals scent mark and cleaning too much of their scenting can be problematic. Even though this is true, it is possible to clean thoroughly all areas of the enclosures on a rotating basis to ensure that all surfaces are cleaned regularly. Other primate enclosures were also found to be in need of cleaning including the indoor area for the tufted capuchins, the indoor area for the spider monkeys, the indoor lemur area, the indoor white faced capuchin area, the indoor Mandrill area, and the capuchins and DeBrazza monkeys in the mouse house building. All of these areas have surfaces in contact with the primates that are covered with grime and require cleaning including the solid walls, shelves, wire mesh fencing, and ceilings. The shelves in the tufted capuchin area are covered with a layer of feces and grime. Many of the walls in these areas are dirty and stained from either animal hands or grease from fur. Many ceilings in these areas are rust stained or covered with fly excrement markings. Failure to clean on a regular basis exposes the animals to disease hazards and does not satisfy accepted cleanliness standards. The facility must ensure that all primary enclosures housing non-human primates are cleaned on a regular basis. Additionally, all indoor primate enclosures must be cleaned and sanitized at least every 2 weeks or as often as necessary to prevent excessive accumulation of dirt and debris in accordance with section 3.84(b)(2). For those primates that require special consideration for scent marking for their well-being, the facility may utilize a rotating cleaning schedule that addresses this concern while also ensuring that their enclosures are kept sanitary and in accordance with this section and 3.84(b)(2). Correct by: 24 January 2015