Banana Derby is an attraction at fairs and festivals. It involves the use of Capuchin monkeys forced to ride dogs on a staged race course. The monkeys are tethered to the dogs, and subjected to the dogs' often unpredictable and fast movements.  This spectacle is completely unnatural for primates. Please know that monkeys are not domestic animals; and that they have very sophisticated social and emotional instincts.  We do not want our next generation to learn that this is how animals should be treated.  Several animal welfare organizations have asked for cancellation of the Banana Derby, including presidents of Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago Zoological Society; Rob Carmichael, curator of Lake Forest’s Wildlife Discovery Center, and the Humane Society of the U.S. This practice has continued far too long already and needs to be stopped.  Let's evolve into a kinder, more intelligent society!  Thanks for your attention.