
Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur | Varecia variegata
These conspicuous monkeys from the group of lemurs are at home in the rainforest of Madagascar. They are considered critically endangered due to hunting and are subject to the strictest protective regulations. Black-and white-ruffed lemurs, also known as Varis, love to take long sunbaths in the early morning hours. The natives have observed this behavior and therefore believed that they worship the sun and thus they were declared sacred animals by them.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Chimpanzee | Pan troglodytes
You are right in front of our 3,000 square meter green island for our chimpanzees – our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. This is located in the Amboseli Schimpansen Reservat. Since chimpanzees cannot swim, the natural limitation of the moat is completely sufficient. The rocks, tree trunks, climbing ropes and the many greens offer our chimpanzees a lot of variety. The island is so extensive that young animals spend many weeks on their mother’s back to get to know their surroundings. You can watch the chimpanzees search for hidden food that the keepers hid for them in a variety of places.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Cotton-top Tamarin | Saguinus oedipus
The family of the marmosets includes the Liszt monkeys, also known as the Cotton-top Tamarin. They have their name in reference to the composer Franz Liszt, who at the time was wearing an idiosyncratic hairstyle. These monkeys have a wild white head of hair, the mane grows deep into the middle of the forehead, however the face is black, as are the ears. In the wild, they are predominant in northwestern Colombia. Since their habitat is very limited and threatened by deforestation, they are classified by the World Conservation Union, IUCN, as critically endangered!

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Geoffroy Spider Monkey | Ateles geoffroyi
Geoffroy spider monkeys or black-handed spider monkeys live in mountain or rainforests in Central America. They can reach a weight of up to 9 kilograms. As with all spider monkeys, their arms and legs are disproportionately long in relation to the body. This allows them to climb very well. Geoffroy spider monkeys are classified as endangered on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. The stock numbers are sinking, in part due to the deforestation of rainforests.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Geoffroy’s Tufted-ear Marmoset | Callithrix geoffroyi
Geoffroy’s tufted-ear marmoset or white-fronted marmoset live in the eastern coastal forests of Brazil and belong to the marmoset family. These little tree dwellers weigh only about 200-350 grams with a head-hull length of 20 inches and a 30-inch tail. The diet of these diurnal animals consists mainly of tree juices, as well as fruits and insects.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Green Monkey | Chlorocebus aethiops
Green monkeys or Grivet monkeys live in the savannas south of the Sahara. They live a lot on the ground but flee immediately to the trees when danger threatens. Green monkeys have a dark face with a white beard that protrudes from the cheeks.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Hamadryas baboon | Papio hamadryas
Hamadryas baboons are relatives of the meerkats and are widely distributed in Africa. They can easily adapt to their habitat. They live in grassy areas with trees as well as in rocky dry areas. They even occur at heights of up to 4000 meters!

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Lion-tailed Macaque | Macaca silenus
Lion-tailed macaques, also known as Bearded monkeys, live in the rainforests of southwestern India and in groups of 10 to 20 animals in which a strict ranking is formed. They live territorially and defend their territory. Bearded monkeys are very skilled. They can even open the prickly fruits of the Cullenia exarillata tree. Even tool use, like insects fishing with a stick out of a hole, has already been observed. They are currently classified as endangered!

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Mandrill | Mandrillus sphinx
Mandrills inhabit the rainforests of Central Africa. They are classified as a vulnerable species! These animals usually live on the ground and only occasionally climb trees. They live in small family associations. The males are usually aloof but always alert and protect their family members as an enemy approaches. Mandrills have a striking, blue-red face drawing. The alpha male has the most pronounced color. This color indicates the rank, and additionally helps with threatening and imposing behavior.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Patas Monkey | Erythrocebus patas
The Patas monkey, or Hussar monkey, is widespread in Africa. You can find it in the Sahel zone from Senegal to Ethiopia. These animals have a special coat drawing that give them their name: their fur is red at the top of the head, white below with dark arms and legs, reminiscent of the jacket of the former bodyguards. Patas monkeys live in large groups and are usually led by a female animal and a male animal.