The black-handed spider monkey is a type of New World monkey, found in Central America as well as Mexico and Colombia.

February 2016

Black-handed spider monkey by Paul Sager, on Flickr
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Beautiful series

JoJo is one of the most genetically valuable males in the Western Lowland Gorilla SSP (Species Survival Plan) population and is an especially good match for the adult females at Brookfield Zoo. “Having JoJo come here has been a great success story and demonstrates the collaboration among the zoo community to effectively care for this critically endangered species,” said Craig Demitros, associate curator of primates for the Society. JoJo has a calm disposition.

February 2016

Western lowland gorilla
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The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature goat breed of West African ancestry. The original animals were transported from Africa on ships as food for captured carnivores being brought to zoos; the survivors were then maintained in herds at those zoos. Nigerian Dwarf goats are popular as pets and as milkers due to their easy maintenance and small stature.

February 2016

Goats at the petting zoo
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Kamba and her infant can be seen in the zoo’s Tropic World: Africa habitat along with Koola (Kamba’s mother); Nora (Koola’s second daughter); Binti Jua (Koola’s mother); and JoJo (the infant’s sire).

February 2016

Zachary and mother Kamba
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The Brookfield Zoo is owned by the Cook County Forest Preserve District and is managed by the Chicago Zoological Society. The society sponsors numerous research and conservation efforts globally.



Gorillas live in social groups comprised of one adult male, several adult females, juveniles, and infants. As they reach sexual maturity, both males and females typically leave the group in which they were born. They either establish a new group or join an existing one.

February 2016

Cousins Zachary and Nora with Kamba
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The Agama is a lizard found in Somalia and Ethiopia.

January 2016

Taylor's Agama
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Since Nigerian Dwarf goats breed year-round, it is easy to stagger freshening in a herd for year-round production of milk.

March 2016
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Children and goats




Guenon is the name for a group of medium-sized monkeys that have long back legs, a rounded head, a long tail that helps them balance while moving through the trees, and large cheek pouches. The word guenon comes from the French word for monkey. Monkeys in the guenon group are some of the most colorful, graceful, and lively in Africa.

February 2016

Schmidt's Red-tailed Guenon
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Gibbons exhibit co-dominance, with females often playing a larger role in food acquisition. Grooming is an important social activity between individuals.

January 2016

White-cheeked Gibbon
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