Monkeys, crocodiles and more coming to Zoo | Urban Wildlife

Elegant colobus monkeys join De Brazza’s monkeys, fruit bats, dwarf crocodiles, red river hogs and rock hyraxes in the Minnesota Zoo’s newest exhibit, Faces of the African Forest, opening May 29, 2010. 

“Faces of the African Forest promises to be one of the Zoo's most interesting and popular exhibits. An unusual but ecologically-appropriate combination of animals, together with the complex, beautiful and interactive environment we've created for our animals and guests, will make this new addition to our Tropics Trail a fun and memorable experience. The close-up encounters with monkeys, red river hogs, hyraxes, crocodiles, bats, and colorful fish will underscore the urgency of protecting these rare creatures and their African rainforest homes.” said Zoo Director and CEO Lee Ehmke. 

The new exhibit that includes a Bat Cave, Crocodile Beach, Fallen Log with viewing windows into exhibits for kids and Fig Trees is all part of the Minnesota Zoo’s indoors Tropics Trail focusing on tropical forests around the world. 

For more information, visit: mnzoo.org