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08/24/2011
New baby patas monkey born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A second patas monkey has been born at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Zoo officials say the baby was born to parents Addie and M.J. around 11:30 a.m. on August 23. Another female monkey, D.J., was born on January 7.
"A new baby monkey is great news," said County Executive Joanie Mahoney. "The Rosamond Gifford Zoo really stands out and it's because of the great team we have. The county is excited to welcome another patas monkey."
At this point, we don’t know if the baby is a boy or a girl. Since zoo protocol is to maintain a “hands-off” approach with primate babies, it could be several weeks before they find out its sex. Once we do find that out, the zoo will host a naming contest. Members of the community will be able to help choose a name for the new patas monkey.
"A new baby monkey is great news," said County Executive Joanie Mahoney. "The Rosamond Gifford Zoo really stands out and it's because of the great team we have. The county is excited to welcome another patas monkey."
At this point, we don’t know if the baby is a boy or a girl. Since zoo protocol is to maintain a “hands-off” approach with primate babies, it could be several weeks before they find out its sex. Once we do find that out, the zoo will host a naming contest. Members of the community will be able to help choose a name for the new patas monkey.
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