Closed Today Squirrel Monkeys, Bobbi, Hugo, Felix, and Floyd will remain indoors today, due to extreme cold temperatures.
Scientific Name: Saimiri sciureus
Range: French Guiana, Guyana Suriname, Brazil
Habitat: Rainforests, forests
Food: Fruits, leaves, seeds, insects
Life Span: 15-25 years
Squirrel monkeys’ tails are not prehensile, but they do provide balance for moving through the trees. They have nails, not claws, which enhance their ability to grasp and cling.