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The previous tamarin habitat at the zoo was a little smaller, Clarke said.
“We wanted to be able to give them a better well-being, so enhancing their lives with enrichment, with space, so they can act a little bit more natural,” he added.
Conservation is part of the Palm Beach Zoo’s identity, so native Florida plants are part of the new habitat.
“Planting those Florida native plants within that habitat is a great way to highlight something we can do at our own homes ,” Clarke said. “Even if you have an apartment, just putting out a potted plant that’s a Florida native plant helps kind of revitalize the ecosystem that we have here in South Florida.”
The new habitat provides an opportunity for visitors to have get a closer view of the two species, said Margo McKnight, the zoo’s president and CEO.
“We hope to foster a love for wildlife in wild places, including our own backyards. We hope every person leaves inspired to be a wildlife hero in their own community,” she said.
Frisaro reported from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
