Our black howler monkey brothers, Tyson and Shelby, have jetted out of DZG for a new life together in Israel! The siblings who were both born here at DZG have relocated to Jerusalem Biblical Zoo as part of an international breeding programme. Five-year-old Tyson and Shelby, aged four, have joined a group where it is … Continue reading A new life in Israel
We’ve said au revoir to two male black howler monkeys who have left us to start a new adventure across the Channel. Brothers Arie and Becks, who were both born at Dudley Zoo, have gone to Zoo du Bassin d’Arcachon in France. Six-year-old Arie and Becks, aged five, will join the French collection and could … Continue reading Au revoir Arie and Becks
Our four Patagonian mara have relocated to the Howler monkey enclosure to form a new mixed South American exhibit. Assistant Curator, Jay Haywood, said: “The two species work well together as they’re both native to the same area in the wild and have proved a successful mixed exhibit at other collections. “They have separate indoor … Continue reading A new mixed exhibit
Our group of black howler monkeys are busy exploring their new home after relocating into the Triple Tecton. Keepers moved the family of six into the enclosure next to Inca the bear, from the Small Primate House and the monkeys are loving the extra facilities! Curator Richard Brown, said: “Howler monkeys are an arboreal species … Continue reading Howlers’ new home
