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Golden lion tamarins and sloths become unlikely roommates at Palm Beach Zoo

At the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society in West Palm Beach, Florida, Golden lion tamarins and Hoffman's two‑toed sloths now share a habitat with a thick canopy and network of vines, ropes and tunnels.
Longstanding recovery work shows Golden lion tamarin numbers rose from fewer than 200 in the 1970s to topped 5,000 as of last year, with some 40 zoos accredited through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums planning rerelease.
After expanding the tamarin space, the zoo replaced the previous tamarin habitat with a larger area for natural behavior while the golden tamarins frolic and Hoffman's two‑toed sloths remain sedentary, Devin Clarke, senior supervisor at the zoo, said.
Zoo leaders say the new exhibit gives visitors a closer view to foster connection, and officials hope up-close encounters inspire people to become 'wildlife heroes,' Margo McKnight said.
The exhibit's planting and design include Florida native plants that support the zoo's conservation identity, while a network of vines, ropes and tunnels encourages exploration and enrichment, zoo officials said.

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