Zoo Miami is happy to announce the birth of a white-faced saki monkey that occurred on September 27th. Since the birth, mom and baby have remained isolated in a secluded holding area to ensure that they were able to properly bond without any disturbance. The newborn has been observed nursing and appears to be in good health.
The pair was recently given access to their habitat as part of a careful introduction back to a normal routine. The mother, named “Alejandra,” is a 13-year-old that was born at the Oregon Zoo. She is very protective of her infant, which has made it difficult to get a clear view of it as it is cradled on her chest covered in a thick coat of hair. The sex of the baby has not yet been confirmed. The father’s name is “Mack” and he is also 13 years old and was born at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Texas.
Moving forward, mother and baby will be out intermittently in their habitat at the Flooded Forest Building at the zoo’s Amazon and Beyond Exhibit as the infant gets comfortable with its new surroundings.
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