Lolo, on top of his/her mother, Daphne, at the Great Plains Zoo. Photo from the GPZ.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — And the winner is… Lolo!
That is the name of the baby squirrel monkey born February 1st at the Great Plains Zoo.
Other names considered were NJ, Miri, and Caco.
Mom Daphne and Lolo are still bonding.
The zookeepers say they don’t yet know what Lolo’s gender is.
Below is the news release from the Great Plains Zoo.
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The Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History (GPZ) team is happy to announce the name of our baby squirrel monkey.
The winning name is Lolo!Thank you to all the community members who voted and contributed to enrichment for GPZ primates. Voting was open March 1-15 for the following four names:
• NJ
• Miri
• Lolo
• Caco
Baby Lolo, born Feb. 1 to mother Daphne, continues to thrive. Because Lolo appears healthy and is still riding on mom’s back (but bravely exploring branches with hands), or clinging to her front while nursing, we do not know the sex of the baby. The veterinary team continues to give them space to bond uninterrupted.Squirrel monkey babies ride on their mother’s back for approximately 10 weeks, before slowly beginning to explore on their own. They remain dependent on their mother for 10-12 months.
GPZ is open all year, with many animals on exhibit – indoors and throughout the Zoo grounds, weekly education programs, and a collection of fascinating and rare taxidermy specimens in the Delbridge Museum of Natural History. The gift shop features a snack bar offering a variety of coffee drinks and more.
For more information on the animals living at GPZ, visit GreatZoo.org.
