Brookfield Zoo Chicago opened its new Tropical Forests primate habitat Friday, featuring an expanded space for the zoo’s first troop of bachelor gorillas and endangered black-handed spider monkeys ...

The Fort Worth Zoo announced Thursday the birth of its first mandrill in three decades, a milestone the institution considers a “conservation advancement.” The female mandrill, Ruby, was born Jan. 11 ...

Young visitors observe the monkeys playing in the primate habitat at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford, Monday, January 22, 2024.There are eight in the exhibit that include four Mexican spider ...

Frequent visits to oil palm plantations are leading to a sharp increase in mortality rates among infant southern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina) in the wild, according to a new study. In ...

The Washu Project helps farmers in northern Ecuador conserve forests and save forest-dwelling species by combining scientific research, environmental education, and strengthening communities. The ...

The San Antonio Zoo plans to close its Monkey House for a makeover as part of its ongoing renovation plans to increase the size of the wildlife park. There’s no set date for the closure; zoo officials ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago just got a whole lot cuter thanks to the arrival of a new baby squirrel monkey! And the best part? You can see this precious new arrival in person starting Friday, July 11, at ...

The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park — known locally for its monkey exhibits and quirky history — has achieved a long-sought goal by once again becoming an accredited institution. After a rigorous ...

Step into the lush landscapes of tropical rainforests or the wide-open spaces of savannas, and you might witness a captivating show unfolding high in the treetops – the world of monkeys. These clever ...

Monkeys and apes, though both primates, exhibit distinct differences in anatomy, habitat, and evolutionary traits. Monkeys, with their tails and smaller size, thrive globally, while apes, tailless and ...