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Two tiny South American Monkeys have just arrived at Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary and are bringing smiles to everyone that sees them.
These are the first Monkeys to ever be displayed at the Yeppoon Wildlife Park.
Bubbles and Lulu and sisters and they flew to Yeppoon only a couple of days ago to be the stars of the brand new South American exhibit which is now complete.
Francis Carnahan, who is one of the Wildlife Keepers at Cooberrie Park, says it's very exciting to have such an exotic species living on the Capricorn Coast.
"It has always been our vision to redevelop Cooberrie Park into a world class tourist attraction. Our hard work is paying off with the arrival of two of the cutest Monkeys I have ever seen," Francis said while Lulu the Monkey jumped from her head to her shoulder.
"Everyone has to come down and visit these guys, they are just awesome."
The first phase of the South American Exhibit officially opened at Easter this year and houses two South American Green Iguana's, which arrived from Melbourne Zoo, along with brightly coloured Sun Conure Parrots which are also found naturally in this region.
The second phase of the South American Exhibit is now complete and houses tiny Monkeys which can only be found living naturally in the Brazilian Rainforest. Cooberrie Park is one of only a handful of places in Queensland where this species is exhibited.
Bubbles and Lulu are called Common Marmosets and are the second smallest species of Monkey in the world, they weigh around 300 grams and are extremely agile and playful.
Marmosets like to live high up in the trees and rarely come to the ground.
The custom built enclosure is very large and has been landscaped with South American plants and foliage along with swings which they love to play on. Also, being a true tropical Monkey species permanent heaters have been installed inside the exhibit which helps keep their sleeping and playing areas a constant 26 degrees.
Marmosets are omnivourous and their diet consists of a wide variety of fruit, insects and nectar.
Bubbles and Lulu will be joined by three more Marmosets for the Christmas School Holidays.
Cooberrie Park's South American Monkey Exhibit will be officially opened in September.
Construction has also just been completed for a new Water Dragon exhibit along with a new variety of Reptiles now on permanent display at the Park.
Construction is well underway for brand new naturalistic parrot enclosures which will house Major Mitchell Cockatoo's and Eclectus Parrots along with a second Cassowary exhibit which will compliment the 2 acre Rainforest Exhibit already established at the park. These three Bird enclosures are scheduled to be completed by Spring. Having these new enclosures will help with the succesful breeding of species like the Critically Endangered Queensland Cassowary which have produced six healthy birds in the past four years at the park. The Cassowary's that were succesfully hatched and raised at Cooberrie Park now live in other Zoo's and Wildlife Park's in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.
The next major focus for Cooberrie Park is to develop a Tasmania precinct which will see Tasmanian Devils, Wombats and Quoll's living in naturalistic enclosures which will be viewed from a raised wooden boardwalk along the remnant Rainforest at the park. Plans are currently being finalised and contractors quotes have been received. Construction is scheduled to begin over the next six months. The planned opening of the Tasmania development at Cooberrie Park will be for 2014.
The current redevelopment of Cooberrie Park is part of a Master plan which was designed in 2010. The Master Plan is a 10 year work in progress which will see animals from around the world living in large modern exhibits along with improved infrastructure and enhanced visitor experiences.
Construction for the Master Plan is currently ahead of schedule.
Cooberrie Park does not receive any Government funding, the redevelopment is being paid for by Business Sponsors, Donations and Admission to the Park.
For more information about helping Cooberrie Park through sponsorship opportunities contact cooberriepark@bigpond.com or visit Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary
Cooberrie Park is open 7 days a week from 10am - 3pm
Cooberrie Park is located just 30 minutes from Rockhampton or 15 minutes from Yeppoon Beach, just follow the Byfield Road Signs.
There is an interactive animal show every day at 1pm where visitors are able to hold snakes, lizards and have photo's with Koala's.
A large Swimming Pool, Paddling Pool and BBQ facilities are able to be used all year round and are great for groups and family get togethers.
These are the first Monkeys to ever be displayed at the Yeppoon Wildlife Park.
Bubbles and Lulu and sisters and they flew to Yeppoon only a couple of days ago to be the stars of the brand new South American exhibit which is now complete.
Francis Carnahan, who is one of the Wildlife Keepers at Cooberrie Park, says it's very exciting to have such an exotic species living on the Capricorn Coast.
"It has always been our vision to redevelop Cooberrie Park into a world class tourist attraction. Our hard work is paying off with the arrival of two of the cutest Monkeys I have ever seen," Francis said while Lulu the Monkey jumped from her head to her shoulder.
"Everyone has to come down and visit these guys, they are just awesome."
The first phase of the South American Exhibit officially opened at Easter this year and houses two South American Green Iguana's, which arrived from Melbourne Zoo, along with brightly coloured Sun Conure Parrots which are also found naturally in this region.
The second phase of the South American Exhibit is now complete and houses tiny Monkeys which can only be found living naturally in the Brazilian Rainforest. Cooberrie Park is one of only a handful of places in Queensland where this species is exhibited.
Bubbles and Lulu are called Common Marmosets and are the second smallest species of Monkey in the world, they weigh around 300 grams and are extremely agile and playful.
Marmosets like to live high up in the trees and rarely come to the ground.
The custom built enclosure is very large and has been landscaped with South American plants and foliage along with swings which they love to play on. Also, being a true tropical Monkey species permanent heaters have been installed inside the exhibit which helps keep their sleeping and playing areas a constant 26 degrees.
Marmosets are omnivourous and their diet consists of a wide variety of fruit, insects and nectar.
Bubbles and Lulu will be joined by three more Marmosets for the Christmas School Holidays.
Cooberrie Park's South American Monkey Exhibit will be officially opened in September.
Construction has also just been completed for a new Water Dragon exhibit along with a new variety of Reptiles now on permanent display at the Park.
Construction is well underway for brand new naturalistic parrot enclosures which will house Major Mitchell Cockatoo's and Eclectus Parrots along with a second Cassowary exhibit which will compliment the 2 acre Rainforest Exhibit already established at the park. These three Bird enclosures are scheduled to be completed by Spring. Having these new enclosures will help with the succesful breeding of species like the Critically Endangered Queensland Cassowary which have produced six healthy birds in the past four years at the park. The Cassowary's that were succesfully hatched and raised at Cooberrie Park now live in other Zoo's and Wildlife Park's in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.
The next major focus for Cooberrie Park is to develop a Tasmania precinct which will see Tasmanian Devils, Wombats and Quoll's living in naturalistic enclosures which will be viewed from a raised wooden boardwalk along the remnant Rainforest at the park. Plans are currently being finalised and contractors quotes have been received. Construction is scheduled to begin over the next six months. The planned opening of the Tasmania development at Cooberrie Park will be for 2014.
The current redevelopment of Cooberrie Park is part of a Master plan which was designed in 2010. The Master Plan is a 10 year work in progress which will see animals from around the world living in large modern exhibits along with improved infrastructure and enhanced visitor experiences.
Construction for the Master Plan is currently ahead of schedule.
Cooberrie Park does not receive any Government funding, the redevelopment is being paid for by Business Sponsors, Donations and Admission to the Park.
For more information about helping Cooberrie Park through sponsorship opportunities contact cooberriepark@bigpond.com or visit Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary
Cooberrie Park is open 7 days a week from 10am - 3pm
Cooberrie Park is located just 30 minutes from Rockhampton or 15 minutes from Yeppoon Beach, just follow the Byfield Road Signs.
There is an interactive animal show every day at 1pm where visitors are able to hold snakes, lizards and have photo's with Koala's.
A large Swimming Pool, Paddling Pool and BBQ facilities are able to be used all year round and are great for groups and family get togethers.
