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Zoorasia Golden monkeys at Zoorasia?

Discussion in 'Japan' started by ericnielsenpdx, 14 Mar 2009.

  1. ericnielsenpdx

    ericnielsenpdx Well-Known Member

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    Hello everyone,
    Does anyone know if Zoorasia, Yokohama, still has Chinese golden monkeys? I know they did, but I had heard that they had to be returned to China. ISIS still shows them at Zoorasia, but we all know how unreliable that can be. I am planning a visit to the area and would appreciate any information I can receive. Thank you.

    Eric in Portland, Oregon
     
    ericnielsenpdx, 14 Mar 2009
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  2. Sorelsen

    Sorelsen Active Member

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    Unfortunately, they have already been returned to Shanghai (it was last spring). They'd been in Zoorasia for 12 years but the loan expired.
     
    Sorelsen, 23 Mar 2009
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  3. markun

    markun Well-Known Member

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    Does Nagoya still have any?
     
    markun, 23 Mar 2009
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  4. Sorelsen

    Sorelsen Active Member

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    Yes, a pair in Higashiyama Zoo in Nagoya.
    And 4 (a pair and their son and daughter) in Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens, that's all Golden Monkeys in Japan now.
     
    Sorelsen, 24 Mar 2009
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