My Unconventional Life: Meet 'Monkey Mom,' who is raising two monkeys as if they were her own kids

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Stephanie Fusco sure has her hands full.

As the owner of two white-faced capuchin monkeys named Xander and Ohana, Fusco bathes, walks, feeds and plays with the animals, both of whom she treats as if they were her own kids. Stephanie can even pinpoint the monkeys' two distinct personalities: Xander is a little unruly, while Ohana likes to lay around.

"I would have to say my relationship with my monkeys is like my children," explained Fusco to AOL Lifestyle. "I know they're not children, but they're more than just a pet." She continued, "If I was ever to have kids, I'd have to raise them around them, and make sure they're listening and make sure everything is going right because I would never get rid of my monkeys."

Outings with Xander and Ohana include walking them on leashes or carrying them on her shoulders. Stephanie knows its not a conventional sight for the rest of the world, an aspect she enjoys.

"It's not something you see all the time," Fusco explained. "I like to see people smile at it. I like making people's day with it."

See more of Stephanie's story in the video above.