Heartbreaking Animal News Hit Minnesota This Weekend – Here’s What Happened
Animal lovers in Minnesota were hit with some sad news over the weekend. A zoo in Minnesota announced that one of its beloved animals had passed away.
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Sad News About Beloved Animal At Zoo in Minnesota
An animal that brought lots of joy to Como Park Zoo in Minnesota has sadly passed away. On Saturday, March 22nd, the following note was shared by Como Park Zoo & Conservatory:
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Milton, our beloved white-faced saki monkey. At 25 years old, Milton exceeded the median lifespan for male sakis, living a long and impactful life here at Como. - Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Facebook Page
Saki Monkey at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Has Passed Away
Milton, a Saki Monkey that has had ten offspring at Como Park Zoo, was a great representative of his species. This past week, it was determined by the staff at Como Park Zoo that due to his quality of life declining, it was time to humanely euthanize Milton.
Staff mentioned on the Como Park Zoo website that Milton was more than an animal to their team - "he was family".
"Milton was so special to us; he was handsome, charismatic, and curious. He thought he was the biggest primate in the world - nothing could intimidate that little guy. He was always a team player with the sloths, tamarins, and his saki offspring. He was very respectful and gentle with all that interacted with him." - Primate Zookeeper, Em
See the full tribute for Milton, the Saki Monkey, at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory website.
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How Is The Typical Lifespan of a Saki Monkey?
According to Wikipedia, out in their natural habitat, the white-faced Saki Monkey will live about 14 years. In captivity though, there have been Saki Monkeys that have lived up to 36 years.
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