Baby Monkey Born At Zoo Boise

A Patas monkey was born on July 20 to parents DJ and Incus at Zoo Boise.

This is the third patas monkey born at Zoo Boise.  The sex of the new little one is unknown at this time.  Patas monkeys are native to sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia.  They are mostly ground dwelling monkeys and are excellent runners, reaching speeds up to 35 miles per hour.

Most days, the patas monkeys may be seen in their outdoor exhibit from Zoo Boise’s Conservation Cruise ride.  The Conservation Cruise is one of the zoo’s conservation attractions, which raises money to support wildlife projects around the world.  The cost to ride the Conservation Cruise is just $1.00.