Spider monkeys don't leave the safety of the trees for much—but they will for some mineral-rich clay. | National Geographic

The spider monkeys enjoyed this enrichment put together by their keepers! This is a great example of problem-solving or manipulative enrichment - the spider monkeys had to figure out to spin the bottles to get to the food. *Sound on* for some adorable squeaks! #KeeperCloseUp 🎥: Rachel K. #NaplesZoo #Enrichment #SpiderMonkey | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

First time meeting a male spider monkey 😅 Our Life Adventures said we have to get them married now 😂 | Keke The Spider Monkey

On Thursday, we assisted with the rescue of a female spider monkey, who was surrendered by her owner during a narcotics-related search warrant conducted by Solano County Sheriff's Office in Vallejo. This little one was transported to our vet hospital, where our staff is beginning to care for her, and gave her a name: Violeta. Spider monkeys are endangered in the wild, and are one of the world's most trafficked animals. Once they’re in the pet trade, animals like Violeta don’t typically receive p