Omaha zoo welcomes 4 Mexican spider monkeys rescued from wildlife traffickers

Rare creatures were saved from illegal wildlife trafficking. They have a new home

Four rescued Mexican spider monkeys, saved from wildlife trafficking, now call Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo home after their multi-state recovery journey.

Omaha zoo welcomes 4 Mexican spider monkeys rescued from wildlife traffickers

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, 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 already," said Jeff Ewelt, Chief Zoological Officer, pointing …