primates

How many species of primate does Twycross Zoo have? Does anyone have an up-to-date list of the primates in their collection? Besides lemurs do they have any other type of prosimians? Do they choose to specialise in some primate taxa? When I last went I remember they had quite a few...

Hello, I'm monkey-moo, and I'm a former zookeeper. I am based in the UK, and am currently studying for an MSc in Primatology. I would love for zoo-chatters to help with one of my projects by filling in a quick (5 minute) survey about their experiences of observing captive primates in...

Hello, I'm monkey-moo, and I'm a former zookeeper. I am based in the UK, and am currently studying for an MSc in Primatology. I would love for zoo-chatters to help with one of my projects by filling in a quick (5 minute) survey about their experiences of observing captive primates in...

I was wondering what people on zoochat think is the best gibbon enclosure in the UK, and why? Also what makes a good gibbon enclosure in your opinion and some observations? I've heard of the infamous Marwell gibbon enclosure :( and every time I've been to Twycross the gibbons have been very...

Hi all, Durrell Conservation Academy (formerly the ITC) are hoping to run a new course entitled 'Passion for primates' this September, but it depends on numbers. The course will be taught by various members of the ape, macaque, callitrichid and lemur keeper staff (many of whom are heavily...

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Every so often, kids hear about famous people buying chimpanzees, and decide they want one, too. The Kardashians were photographed with a pet chimp, and that Louis kid in One Direction said he wanted one "just like Michael Jackson had." (Guess he doesn't know that even MJ couldn't keep up with...

We’re pleased to announce details of a special event to support the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) Ape Campaign, organised in association with Chester Zoo. The event, which will take place on Saturday 19th February 2011, is a unique and exciting opportunity to tour Chester...

"The World of Primates" building with the outdoor enclosures. Here lives from the right to the left hamadryas baboons, ruffed lemurs, white-faced sakis and spider monkeys. October 2008

A golden lion tamarin in The World of Primates at Copenhagen Zoo. The zoo has great breeding success with these small, endangered primates. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

The outdoor enclosure for black-and-white ruffed lemurs in Copenhagen Zoo. This enclosure is part of the World of Primates building. The ruffed lemurs, along with the other primates, can also be viewed inside in quite spacious indoor enclosures. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2007.

The old baboon cliffs (built in 1928) in Copenhagen Zoo har are part of the World of Primates building. These baboons are hamadryas baboons. Taken in Copenhagen Zoo, 2006.