Henry Doorly Zoo Welcomes Four Mexican Spider Monkeys, Rescued From Wildlife Traffickers

Henry Doorly Zoo welcomes four Mexican spider monkeys, rescued from wildlife traffickers

By Hannah McIlree Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA (KMTV) — The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed four new residents who survived a harrowing journey. Lily, Chicharra (Chichi), Rosa, and Tito, are juvenile Mexican spider monkeys, an endangered species. The energetic primates were rescued from wildlife traffickers and have found sanctuary in the zoo’s jungle exhibit. “She’s hiding right there, yep. She knows her name alread…

Spider monkeys now at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo following rescue mission

It was a group effort to get four juvenile Mexican spider monkeys to their new home.

Omaha's zoo home to 4 endangered spider monkeys rescued from illegal wildlife traffickers

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is the new home of four juvenile Mexican spider monkeys rescued from illegal wildlife traffickers.

Henry Doorly Zoo welcomes new spider monkeys, rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking

The zoo said the spider monkeys' journey spanned multiple states and zoos, after they were confiscated by wildlife authorities at the southern U.S. border in spring 2024.