That first article calls them Cotton-tail Tamarins - gotta love journos! If Alma Park doesn't have any other Cottontops, wouldn't it be better to leave Conchetta at Symbio so she won't be lonely (especially considering she's most likely been alone for several months)? Hix
Three pygmy marmosets, including a four week old baby, have been stolen : A 'desperate situation': baby monkey stolen from wildlife park will die without its mother
From Symbio's Facebook page; " ***PYGMY MARMOSETS STOLEN***PLEASE SHARE*** We are appealing for your HELP after the theft of three of our Pygmy Marmosets last night, by some heartless soul! The three marmosets, being the father, Gomez - 10, Sophia - 1, and a four-week-old yet to be named newborn, were taken from their enclosure after entry was forced. The new born is of most concern and needs to be reunited with it's mother as it's still reliant on its mums milk. PLEASE HELP us get the word out to as many people, as quickly as possible and SHARE THIS POST far and wide. If you have any information, please contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 to help us with the safe return of our marmosets. Thank you The Symbio Family"
those poor little things they must be so terrified godammit this animal kidnapping stuff has got to stop, twice now for the poor Marmosets at Symbio and also the ones at Mogo not to mention all the other animals taken at other zoos (Radiated Tortoise at perth zoo for instance) hope they catch the culprits asap
Thankfully the baby has been found, and two men have been arrested, but the other two are still missing: Baby pygmy marmoset found alive, two men arrested
Female, Sofia has now been recovered and the baby has been reunited with mum Male, Gomez is still missing (hope he's found soon) Statement from Facebook: LATEST UPDATE ON STOLEN PYGMY MARMOSETS*** Our four week old baby was reunited with Mum and the remaining family members late yesterday afternoon after being given the all clear. Mum cradled the baby straight into her arms and bub immediately began to feed. Early observations this morning are promising, with two bright eyed twins observed on mums back - so a great result. Late last night police recovered a second Marmoset, 10 month old Sofia. Sofia was brought back to Symbio and remained in keeper care overnight, as it was too late in the night to introduce back to the family. Sofia was received in OK condition, hungry and understandably scared. Sofia was reunited with her family early this morning and we are giving the group privacy to re-bond after their ordeal. THE WHEREABOUTS OF FATHER GOMEZ IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. Our Pygmy Marmoset exhibit and surrounds will be CLOSED today to give the family privacy, and we urge anyone who may have information as to the location of Gomez to please contact Crime Stoppers and the Wollongong Police Department. Thank you to the Police for their tireless work in recovering our Marmosets, to all of our followers who have assisted in sharing our story and to those who have provided information to the authorities. This has been a difficult time for all of our staff, and we sincerely appreciate all of the support we have received both locally and internationally. We will endeavour to respond to all of our queries and messages of support throughout the day. Updates on Gomez and how the family is settling in will be provided as they become available. Thank you The Symbio Family
