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About primates

The story continues

Years of experience and research at the zoo have provided a wealth of information. Information which we gladly share with other zoos and conservationists.

We bring conservation into practise by initiating and supporting several projects worldwide through our nature conservation fund (APCT).

Monkeys and apes

Monkeys, apes and prosimians are found under the large primate family. The term primate can be literally translated as “supreme animals”. On a biologic...

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Gorilla babyboom

In 2011 as many as five gorillas have been born at Apenheul. It's a world record!

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Proboscis monkeys

With excitement the arrival of these unusual and spectacular new additions to the Apenheul collection had been looked forward to. The three male proboscis...

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