Crested Capuchin monkey born at the Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park!
The Crested Capuchin is considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and this birth is an important contribution to the conservation program established in North America.
Photo by Ethan Fisher
The new infant is the third birth of this species at the Santa Ana Zoo.
Crested Capuchin monkeys are a medium sized primate native to rapidly disappearing forests along the Atlantic coast of Brazil. In the wild, Capuchins feed on a wide variety of fruits, insects, seeds, leaves, and even small mammals.
Zookeeper Dina
Orbison says “it is immensely gratifying to participate in this
international effort and to educate our visitors about such unique and
inquisitive animals”.
In 2001 members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums worked with the Primate Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and
the Brazilian government to bring seven crested capuchins to the United
States to form the nucleus of a captive breeding program. The North
American population remains on a special loan from the Brazilian
Institute of Environment.
Photo by Ethan Fisher
The new baby is on view for the public daily between 10:00AM and 4:00PM
at the Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park, 1801 Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana,
CA 92701.
Admission is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors and children 3-12 years. Children under three are free.
For more information call 714-836-4000 or visit our website at: www.santaanazoo.org.
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