Introducing Chickpea!
September 01, 2022
In honor of International Primate Day, Denver Zoo has a special announcement about their baby golden lion tamarin. After watching this little one grow for the last few months, keepers have decided to name them Chickpea! Based on their appearance and tiny body size, Chickpea is the perfect name for their little chickpea. Keepers haven't needed to separate the baby from their parents, so they don't know their sex yet. The animal care team reports that this cutie is growing well, eating solid foods, and is spending more time away from mom and dad exploring their habitat in Emerald Forest. Golden lion tamarins are listed as Endangered by the IUCN, so this birth is a wonderful conservation win for the species! Watch Chickpea and dad Chino try to enjoy some fruit (before Chickpea accidentally drops it!).