The American Society of Primatologists is an educational and scientific organization that aims to understand, conserve, and inform about nonhuman primates.

The American Society of Primatologists:

• Values all primates, primatologists, and ethically sound and scientifically valid research with nonhuman primates.
• Promotes, exchanges, values, and supports scientific research and education about non-human primates.
• Believes that animal welfare is a cornerstone of good science and supports policies that ensure the health and safety of primates in research.
• Supports primate and habitat conservation.
• Shares resources through multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration and cooperation.
• Provides and supports training for practitioners, students, and primatologists in primate habitat countries.
• Values strengthening the connection with its official journal American Journal of Primatology.