Mandrills are the largest species of monkey and spend most of their time on the ground foraging for food although they do sleep up in the trees.
We currently house two female mandrills Tango and Minx. We originally welcomed our group of Mandrills to the park in 2004 when Southport zoo closed. As the years have passed our group has become smaller due to time and old age.
As Mandrills usually live in large family units we are currently using our links through BIAZA to see if they can join a family at another collection.
Scientific Name:
Mandrillus sphinx
Status:
Vulnerable
Size:
90 cm in length for fully grown male. Female is 55cm. Tail length 7-10cm
Weight:
Male 30kg. Female 10kg
Life Span in Wild:
Up to 46 years
Habitat:
Tropical Rainforest, Primary & Secondary Forests
Diet:
Omnivore
My diet mainly consists of Plants, Fruit, Small animals, Insects, Eggs and Fungi
I am from Cameroon, Gabon
My main predator is humans!
I spend my time out during the day and in the trees! I am a very terrestrial animal. I can often be found in mixed sex groups
I am vulnerable due to destruction of habitat and being hunted for bush meat
