Striking Looks

Golden Lion Tamarins vibrant colour sets them apart from the other tamarin species.   

Their golden-orange mane is what inspired their name and makes them stand out from the rest!  
 

Hard to catch

You may think their bright colour gives them away, but their movement confuses predators!

Tamarins only stay in the same spot for one night and leave a scent mark as a warning for other groups of tamarins in the area.

A real success story

Decades ago this species was on the brink of extinction. But thankfully, conservationists stepped in, introducing breeding programs that helped to grow their population in the wild!

Over the past 50 years, the number of Golden Lion Tamarin has grown from 200 to 3000. Golden Lion Tamarins are the ultimate proof of what good zoos can do!

Supreme Sopranos

These tiny primates pack a punch with their wide vocal range!

They screech when playing, cluck when foraging and whine when they are alarmed. 

At the Zoo, Lyra and Ross are most vocal when Keeper Georgia enters to feed them!

Natural fertilizers

Golden Lion Tamarins spread their seeds in the wild and grow their own ecosystems.

After eating fruits, they poop out the seeds spreading them amongst the rainforest, replanting and fertilising at the same time!

They also pollenate flowers as they suck the yummy nectar out of the middle for a sweet snack.

Dad’s do the heavy lifting

Unlike other species, Golden Lion Tamarin males have a massive role in their offspring upbringing!

Once the mum gives birth, dad takes over with the infants sitting on his back until they are ready to go on their own.

If you would love to meet one the Golden Lion Tamarins, Be a Keeper for the day have the chance to meet the precious primates, find out more at our Close Encounter page below.