WHAT ARE PATAS MONKEYS?
Patas monkeys are native to Africa, often found in open bush and grass savanna regions. They are threatened, and have been designated by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) as a Species Survival Plan (SSP) species. There are only 72 patas monkeys in 12 institutions in North America accredited by the AZA. In the wild, these monkeys are killed for meat and the destruction of their habitat in some areas is due to heavy cattle grazing and conversion into farmland. They are very slender and gauntly built. Adults have a moustache and whiskers, usually white, while the body fur is reddish gray with pale underparts. *** The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM) and by the Association of Z
