Kinkajous are not suitable pets for most people, because the species takes considerable resources to accommodate their needs. They are often overlooked in zoo collections and in field research, because they are not considered threatened or endangered. The authors have presented an overview of the diets and enrichment methods that sustain reproduction, growth, and longevity in captive kinkajous. It is important, however, to recognize that kinkajous' nutritional needs are as poorly understood as almost everything else about their natural history.