The zoo now has a Geoffroy's Marmoset pair. Geoffroy's Marmoset are a breeding pair, meaning we're allowed to breed them. This is because the current status of the Geoffroy's Marmoset is Vulnerable.
Geoffroy's Marmosets are a squirrel like animal from the rainforests in Brazil. They live in groups of up to ten, where they have a dominate female, her mate, and their offspring. The offspring stay in the group, even when they grow into adults to help care for the younger Marmosets.
They sleep during the night and have a diet that consists of fruits, nectar, plants gum& sap, insects, and small lizards.
They are vulnerable due to the destruction of their habitat.
-Laura
The Henry Vilas Zoo blog is a community service project created by 3 Madison-area girl scouts. The posts do not reflect the opinions or viewpoints of the Henry Vilas Zoo or the Zoological Society.
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