Loro Parque celebrates a crucial event for the conservation of the golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia), the birth of two offspring in its facilities. This milestone not only represents a breakthrough in the protection of this emblematic endangered species, but also reinforces the zoo’s commitment to biodiversity and breeding programmes under human care.
The infants, born in early March, are in excellent health and are being carefully cared for by their parents. Their father, Kami, came from the Tisch Family Zoological Garden (Israel), while their mother, Lilo, arrived from the Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes (France). Having joined the park in 2024 and 2023 respectively, both now play a key role in the preservation of the species.
The president and founder of Loro Parque, Wolfgang Kiessling, highlighted the importance of this birth ‘as the successful breeding of the golden lion tamarin in our facilities demonstrates that Loro Parque provides an optimal environment for endangered species’, adding: ‘We are proud to be part of a global effort in which zoos around the world work hand in hand to ensure the future of this unique species’.
This birth is part of a coordinated breeding programme with various zoological institutions and conservation organisations, ensuring the genetic diversity of the golden lion tamarin and contributing to future reintroduction projects in its natural habitat in Brazil’s Atlantic forests.
Since their birth, the tamarin babies have shown normal development, clinging closely to their mother’s fur, a typical behaviour of the species in their first weeks of life. With their distinctive golden coats and characteristic manes, golden lion tamarins are a symbol of the fight against deforestation and illegal wildlife trade.
The birth of these tamarins is a beacon of hope for the survival of the species and a reminder of the importance of conservation work. Loro Parque remains fully committed to protecting biodiversity and animal welfare, standing out as a global reference in the defense of wildlife.
