Monkeys live throughout Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America. They’re distinct from other types of primate, like great apes (gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, bonobos, gibbons) and ...

Black-handed spider monkeys are listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to habitat loss, illegal pet trade, and low reproductive rates.

The Salisbury Zoo welcomes two new black-handed spider monkeys, Sadie and Ripley, from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. The mother-daughter duo joins resident male spider monkey, Rozindi, to form a troop.