Meet the Common Marmosets

Now we can see the Common Marmosets home to Oxy and Chase. Chase and Oxy are small monkeys with large white ear tufts, and other members of his species can be found in South America. Common marmosets live in groups of 13 or more individuals, and these marmosets can live up to 17 years of age. They have very sharp teeth and claws for chewing bark off trees in order to get to the sweet sap they enjoy, and their diet consists of fruits, berries, and small insects.

*Since this recording, unfortunately Oxy the marmoset passed away May 27th, 2025, so you may only see Chase in the exhibit.