Cotton-Top Tamarins

On October 28, 2014 a group of eleven Cotton-tops arrived from another university whose studies finally ended.

Inside Tamarin Town with our new arrivalsInside Tamarin Town with our new arrivals

It can take some coaxing to get them back insideIt can take some coaxing to get them back inside

Bug catching must come naturallyBug catching must come naturally

Lisa and Bart learn about bamboo!Lisa and Bart learn about bamboo!

Lisa and Bart, first time in their outdoor habitat!Lisa and Bart, first time in their outdoor habitat!

More cotton-top tamarins! Stay tuned!More cotton-top tamarins! Stay tuned!

Lindsey explains how we will release the tamarinsLindsey explains how we will release the tamarins

Getting out of the boxGetting out of the box

Lisa and Bart out of the boxLisa and Bart out of the box!

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A group of 20 Cotton-tops arrived at Jungle Friends on June 24, 2014 from a primate research lab that shut down. They spent their lives indoors in a sterile environment. Now they have large naturalistic outdoor habitats! For the first time, these tiny, critically endangered monkeys feel the warmth of the sun and have trees to climb in. After contributing to scientific research, it's our turn to give back to these monkeys and give them a dignified, peaceful sanctuary retirement.

Tom and Zack get released to their new habitatTom and Zack get released to their new habitat

Cotton-tops being released from travel cratesCotton-tops being released from travel crates

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