A new baby monkey at Drusillas Park in East Sussex brings fresh hope for one of the world’s rarest primates. The Sulawesi crested macaque infant arrived on January 11, 2025. These monkeys have nearly vanished from the wild, with their numbers dropping by 80% over the last 40 years. The zoo’s head keeper, Gemma Romanis, confirms the baby appears to be female. “We’re 95% sure it’s a girl,” she says. “The baby is doing very well, and we’re proud to help keep this beautiful primate from extinction.” The birth story comes with an unexpected twist. The baby’s mother, Ahsoka, arrived … Continue reading Critically Endangered Sulawesi Macaque Born at Drusillas Park