Contacts are important in every career field, and primatology is no exception.
They can provide direction, introduce you to important people, and serve as references. Contacts can provide a wealth of assistance when looking for undergraduate and graduate schools, internships, and full-time jobs. For example, if you have not finished high school yet, you can talk to your school's guidance counselors or science teachers and ask them for help in exploring your interest in primatology. If you are in college, a great place to obtain contacts is through your educational institution. Professors, teaching assistants, and other researchers in the field are great people to help you.