Golden-headed lion tamarin News

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Lesser kudu calves laying down next to each other.
April 27, 2022

Lesser Kudu Calves and a Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin Are Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo ›

Cheetah Conservation Station keepers at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are rejoicing in the birth of two lesser kudu calves. For the second time in 6 months, Small Mammal House keepers are celebrating the birth of a golden-headed lion tamarin.

Newborn golden-headed lion tamarin twins cling to father Coco's back.
January 07, 2022

Meet Our Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin Twins ›

On Oct. 7, the Small Mammal House team celebrated the arrival of golden-headed lion tamarin twins! They are the first of their endangered species born at the Zoo in 16 years. Get to know the mischievous and curious babies from keepers Mimi Nowlin and Maria Montgomery.

an adult golden-headed lion tamarin sits on a branch. two babies cling to her back.
October 18, 2021

Golden-Headed Lion Tamarins Are Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo ›

For the first time in 16 years, Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of golden-headed lion tamarin twins.

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April 10, 2017

Elderly Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin Dies at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo ›

Keepers at the National Zoo’s Small Mammal House are mourning the loss of Zikki, a golden-headed lion tamarin who was humanely euthanized April 8. At 17 years old, Zikki was considered geriatric for her species.