BOISE, Idaho — There's a new addition to Zoo Boise. A baby cotton-top tamarin was born in April. It's the fourth baby born from the parents named Eddie and Mimi.
"The new baby is doing well and joins a growing tamarin family, as big brother, Rockford, was born in 2022 and twins Momo and Suki were born last year in 2023. Zoo staff will learn the sex of the newborn during its first veterinarian exam this summer," a news release stated.
During this phase of its infancy the baby clings to the mother's back, people can see it for themselves by visiting the zoo and seeing the family for themselves. The zoo asks people to be quiet when visiting to limit any stress on the new arrival.
"This is a wonderful addition at Zoo Boise," said Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway. "The new cotton-top tamarin baby helps advance our conservation work at Zoo Boise and serves a crucial role in contributing to their species, which is critically endangered in South America."
More about the new baby:
This birth is very exciting and significant for Zoo Boise. Parents Eddy and Mimi were matched as part of the Cotton-Top Tamarin Species Survival Program (SSP). The SSP is one of many important Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) conservation programs. Its primary role is to serve as a breeding program for selected endangered or threatened species – a special animal dating service, if you will. The goal is to maintain a healthy and genetically diverse population for these animals in order to increase their numbers and be able to reintroduce certain zoo-bred animals into their natural habitats if necessary.
People can get more information on Zoo Boise here.
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