We’ve had the first baby born in our newly formed pygmy marmoset group! Four-year-old female, Chewie, arrived last year to join our resident five-year-old male, Kingston, with the pair welcoming their first offspring a fortnight ago. The trio can be found in the Small Primate House, opposite the capuchins. Did you know pygmy marmosets, who are the world’s smallest monkey species, live in groups of up to 15 individuals made up of the dominant breeding pair and their offspring. It’s usually dad an

1.8K views · 123 reactions | While the Pygmy Marmoset habitat at Mojo Cafe is currently getting a revamp, our resident Pygmy Marmosets have been enjoying spending time in their temporary habitat behind the scenes. Video via Primate Keeper Cam. | Wellington Zoo Te Nukuao | Facebook

837K views · 10K reactions | Just interrupting your scrolling to show you this baby monkey cuteness!!!! 凉 If you've been waiting for an excuse to nip out to Newtown and grab a bite from Rex Tremendous, this is it. Cool down with a delicious milkshake and sneak a peak at our tiniest family in the Pygmy Marmoset habitat. 磻 | Wellington Zoo Te Nukuao | Facebook