As a member of the golden lion tamarin species, Cricket was a cherished animal and an ambassador for her endangered species. "Cricket will be deeply missed by her family of caretakers here at the Zoo.

This accession consists of records documenting the administration of the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Program (GLTCP). Originally administered entirely by the National Zoological Park (NZP), ...

Animal Adventure noted that the golden-headed lion tamarin was added to the endangered species list in 1982. Although they remain endangered, their population has recovered a bit.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Beardsley Zoo is welcoming a new baby golden lion tamarin! The baby, born fully furred with its eyes open, was born to mother Cricket and father Leao ...

A group of golden lion tamarins is seen in a tree during an observation tour of the golden lion tamarin ecological park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado, File) ...

Golden lion tamarins sit on a branch as students plant tree seedlings that will form an ecological corridor to allow a safe passageway for the region’s most emblematic and endangered species ...

A fuzzy new face has arrived at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk — a golden lion tamarin named Harley. “We are thrilled to welcome Harley to the Aquarium,” said Director of Animal Husbandry ...

As the Idaho Falls Zoo is set to open for the season Thursday, officials say there are several new animals for visitors to see, including six penguins, and one golden lion tamarin. “Everything ...

Research assistant Ademilson de Oliveira wraps sheets of newspapers around a cage holding a golden lion tamarin as a way of reducing stress for the animal, before it is vaccinated against yellow ...

FILE - A golden lion tamarin sits in a tree in the Atlantic Forest region of Silva Jardim, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, Friday, July 8, 2022. There are now more golden lion tamarins bounding ...

A golden lion tamarin sits in a cage after it was captured in order to be vaccinated against yellow fever, in the Atlantic Forest region of Silva Jardim, Rio de Janeiro state, Tuesday, July 12, 2022.