Born Curious.
Have you ever watched someone try monkey bars for the first time? Small hands gripping tightly, a little hesitation and then one careful swing forward as curiosity takes over. That same spirit of discovery is unfolding right now at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo.
Meet Mirabel.
Last season, a baby black-handed spider monkey was born at the Zoo. Black-handed spider monkeys are built for life high in the forest canopy. Their long limbs and powerful prehensile tails act like a fifth hand, helping them swing, balance, and move gracefully through the trees. In the wild, these primates can travel great distances through the forest each day.
Here at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, Mirabel is growing up in an environment designed to encourage those natural behaviors. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Zoo meets the highest standards for animal care, veterinary medicine, conservation, and education.
Raising a baby spider monkey takes more than a mother’s care alone. It takes a dedicated team working every day to make sure animals have everything they need to grow and thrive, including:
• Specialized diets prepared daily
• Enrichment that encourages climbing and exploration
• Veterinary monitoring as Mirabel grows
• A habitat designed for safety and natural behaviors
Meet Mirabel.
Last season, a baby black-handed spider monkey was born at the Zoo. Black-handed spider monkeys are built for life high in the forest canopy. Their long limbs and powerful prehensile tails act like a fifth hand, helping them swing, balance, and move gracefully through the trees. In the wild, these primates can travel great distances through the forest each day.
Here at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, Mirabel is growing up in an environment designed to encourage those natural behaviors. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Zoo meets the highest standards for animal care, veterinary medicine, conservation, and education.
Raising a baby spider monkey takes more than a mother’s care alone. It takes a dedicated team working every day to make sure animals have everything they need to grow and thrive, including:
• Specialized diets prepared daily
• Enrichment that encourages climbing and exploration
• Veterinary monitoring as Mirabel grows
• A habitat designed for safety and natural behaviors
That care doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people like you choose to support wildlife.
Your generosity helps provide expert care for more than 350 animals representing over 100 species at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. It helps maintain safe habitats, support animal health, and create meaningful educational experiences that inspire thousands of families and children each year.
Spring is a season of growth, and new life reminds us what’s possible when the right care is in place.
Maribel is one joyful example. Every day, hundreds of animals across the Zoo rely on the same thoughtful attention from animal care specialists, veterinarians, and the community that supports them.
Wildlife needs people who care, and your support makes that care possible. Will you make a spring gift today to help animals grow, explore, and thrive?
Your generosity helps provide expert care for more than 350 animals representing over 100 species at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. It helps maintain safe habitats, support animal health, and create meaningful educational experiences that inspire thousands of families and children each year.
Spring is a season of growth, and new life reminds us what’s possible when the right care is in place.
Maribel is one joyful example. Every day, hundreds of animals across the Zoo rely on the same thoughtful attention from animal care specialists, veterinarians, and the community that supports them.
Wildlife needs people who care, and your support makes that care possible. Will you make a spring gift today to help animals grow, explore, and thrive?
Make a Difference Today.
For additional giving and naming opportunities, please contact
Ashley Volkens, Development & Marketing, Director | [email protected] | 203.394.5522
Ashley Volkens, Development & Marketing, Director | [email protected] | 203.394.5522
