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It’s black and white: colobus monkeys come to the zoo
January 9, 2026 – From Brevard Zoo Blog: The zoo has welcomed two black and white colobus monkeys! Say hello to females Naia and Zuba on your next visit to the Zoo –their new home is in our former ring-tailed lemur island in Expedition Africa.
These two joined Brevard Zoo from Nashville Zoo at Grassmere as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP). Colobus monkey populations are decreasing in their natural range of central Africa and are vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss and fragmentation and human predation.
Last month, the zoo shared that a male Colobus monkey would also be joining the troop. His move has been unexpectedly delayed, but it is hoped he will arrive in the coming weeks.
The zoo is proud to be able to help contribute to the growing, healthy population of these incredible primates in human care.
Age: Naia is 7 years old, while Zuba is 6 years old.
Previous Zoo: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.
Favorite foods: Romaine, Swiss chard, bok choy, bell pepper, tomato, edamame, carrot, sweet potato and white potato.
Personalities: While Zuba is more outgoing and quicker to engage with her keepers and enrichment, Naia is the more dominant of the two.
Favorite enrichment: They love clear puzzle feeders, hammocks, hanging barrels and firehose swings.
Skills: Naia and Zuba’s previous animal care team shared that they’re both eager to train! They’re very engaged in each session. The girls stay calm during injections, show their hands, and “target,” or touch a special sign when asked.
Extra tidbits: Naia and Zuba are sisters!
Source: Brevard Zoo