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Zookeeper Report – Monkeys, Monkeys, Monkeys!

April 2, 2013 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

Babies are being born!

This Grivet was born on January 15, 2013 and more babies are being born at Southwick’s Zoo all the time! We’ve recently had a Schmidt’s Guenon born on March 21, 2013 and a Ring Tailed Lemur on March 10th. Grivets are very active monkeys and moms are know to “share” their babies. Females will care for each other’s young, called allomothering. Here at Southwick’s Zoo, many times you will see siblings pull each other’s tail, jumping around, playing chase and of course, annoying their moms! They are such a fun and active group and we are happy to share them with you.

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Zookeeper Michelle Reports – Baby Marmosets Born

January 4, 2013 By Southwick's Zoo 4 Comments

Twins Born December 21, 2012!

On December 21, 2012 twin marmosets were born here at the zoo! Right away mama had her hands full caring for her babies and this little one decided to be a rebel. We do not know the sexes as it will take a few more weeks before we can determine the sex. This little monkey decided to keep “wandering off” away from mama where he/she could not be properly cared for. To make sure the little monkey was getting the proper nutrition and care, staff had to intervene. Hopefully soon he/she will be back with mama…right now mama is doing great caring for the sibling! Marmoset monkeys are a very small monkey that only grow to weigh 8 – 9 OZ and are native to the Brazil area of South America.

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Lion Cubs at Southwick’s Zoo

December 22, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

African Lions born at Southwick’s Zoo ~ Oct 2012

A female and male are now a part of the Southwick’s Zoo family. The cubs are doing great and growing fast and we can’t wait to share them with our visitors during the 2013 season.

African Lion Cubs Born 10/23/12

I See You!

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Lion Cubs are doing Great!

November 13, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo Leave a Comment

Many People have been asking about the lion cubs. They are doing GRRREAT! Savannah gave birth to 2 males and one female. One male is under the care of another zoological facility and the other male and female will remain at Southwick’s Zoo. They are growing very fast….look at their paws….and those nails!!! We think they will grow into amazingly beautiful lions…just like their parents! They are still babies so they need TLC! We have a special treat! They will be available to “look, no touch” at our Open House in the Purple Peacock Gift Shop THIS Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 – 12:30 for those who are Holiday Shopping in the Gift Shop! We’ll also be giving away a chance for a Giraffe encounter to take place that day…check out the coupon on facebook!

Lion Cubs are Growing So Fast!

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Zookeeper Report ….Baby Monkey!

October 17, 2012 By Southwick's Zoo 2 Comments

Primate Zookeeper Jess reported that a baby grivet monkey was born on September 27, 2012 and mom and baby are doing great. She is a young mother so she is very active and a good mom. She enjoyed the pumpkins from Zoo Boo days with the other grivets. They had a great time playing with and eating the pumpkins!