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Patas Monkey Grand Opening

Saturday, November 1

10:00 am

For the first time in The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ 55-year history, we’ve welcomed a troop of primates to the Zoo!

Be among the first to meet the troop of patas monkeys! The newly renovated habitat in Village WaTuTu will open to the public on Saturday, November 1 at 10:00am.

More about the Monkeys

Meet the Zoo’s newest residents — the patas monkeys, a striking desert species known for their speed, russet-red coats, and iconic mustaches. Native to the savannas and arid grasslands of Africa, these charismatic primates are uniquely suited to life in dry, open landscapes, where they travel in fast-moving troops and navigate the terrain with incredible speed (up to 34 mph!).

For the first time in The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens’ 55-year history, we’ve welcomed a troop of primates to the Zoo!

Be among the first to meet the troop of patas monkeys! The newly renovated habitat in Village WaTuTu will open to the public on Saturday, November 1 at 10:00am.

More about the Monkeys

Meet the Zoo’s newest residents — the patas monkeys, a striking desert species known for their speed, russet-red coats, and iconic mustaches. Native to the savannas and arid grasslands of Africa, these charismatic primates are uniquely suited to life in dry, open landscapes, where they travel in fast-moving troops and navigate the terrain with incredible speed (up to 34 mph!).

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