EAZA Ex Situ Programme

Goeldi's monkey

(Callimico goeldii)


Coordinator: Susan O'Brien
Institution:   Dublin Zoo


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Dublin zoo

IUCN Red List status

IUCN Red List VU

 
 
 

Programme roles

Non Conservation icon • Education
The ex situ population serves well to educate visitors about callitrichid biology, ecology and conservation in general; in particular, Callimico goeldii has the highest evolutionary distinctiveness (ED) score among callitrichids, and it is the only callitrichid with single births.

• Research (contraception)
Managing the ex situ population continues to allow opportunities for improving knowledge/experience on contraception methods for the species. 
 
 
 

Programme numbers

In December 2023, the Goeldi's monkey EEP had 294 animals in 82 institutions.

Programme highlights

  • The Callitrichid TAG has an active Facebook group that is open to those working with callitrichids. 
  • Dublin Zoo has an information page about Goeldi’s monkeys on their website. 
  • The Callitrichid TAG has a playlist on YouTube with videos about Callitrichids.  

Best Practice Guidelines

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