Laura arrived in 2019 at approximately five years old and underwent a long rehabilitation process. Initially, she exhibited depressive behaviors, but over time, she transformed into a determined, and confident monkey. Laura is a calm and observant Chamek, often watching quietly as Binks dashes around the enclosure and Judy loudly vocalizes at people passing the enclosure.
Patrick arrived in December 2020 as a six-month-old infant, having survived a traumatic past. His entire troop was killed, leaving him as the sole known survivor. He was found in a town two hours away by the Amazon River, where his captors had tied him outside their home. Upon rescue, it was discovered that he had two broken hind limb fingers and a severed tail.
Despite his difficult history, Patrick has grown into a dominant but non-aggressive monkey. He moves around his enclosure with ease and was quick to welcome Judy, another juvenile, into the troop as a playmate.
Sam arrived in December 2021 at approximately four years old after being rescued from a pet zoo near the Colombia-Peru border. He is easily recognizable by his drooping lower lip and the tip of his tongue, which often sticks out. Unfortunately, in August 2024, following a sedation procedure, Sam was injured by the other monkeys in his group, resulting in the amputation of a digit on his left foot.
Judy arrived in February 2022 as a six-month-old with a big personality despite her small size. From the beginning, she showed confidence, often stealing food from the other monkeys. Hyperactive and playful, she enjoys jumping and rolling across the floor at high speed, often with minimal control over her limbs. As she grows, Judy is establishing herself as the dominant female alongside Binks.
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