The species is considered critically endangered, with the IUCN crediting deforestation, pet trade and unsuitable habitats for ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Blank Park Zoo announced one of its cotton-top tamarin infants born in February has died. The ...

A hit with locals and visiting families, the Blank Park Zoo sits on 49 acres, 22 of which are home to animal facilities and exhibits. Nearly 1,500 animals representing more than 100 species live here.

The zoo says one of the two cotton-top tamarins born last month was found separated from its group and in declining health on ...

Blank Park Zoo is seeing double as Kida, a cotton-top tamarin, has given birth to twins almost exactly one year from birthing her last set. The tiny duo was born at the zoo on Tuesday to their mom ...

Blank Park Zoo's annual Wild Lights is back and bigger than ever before. The festival, which features 50 all-new illuminated Asian lanterns, showcases various animals, insects and plants.

In February 2025 Blank Park Zoo welcomed twin cotton-top tamarins ... Despite multiple attempts, the zoo's animal care team was unsuccessful in reuniting the family, the post said.

Animal care staff tried to reunite the infant ... term survival of cotton-top tamarins," the news release said. Blank Park Zoo is saddened to share that one of the cotton-top tamarin infants ...