Squirrel Monkeys

Squirrel Monkeys are small, lively, and endlessly entertaining — the kind of animals that can hold a crowd's attention for a surprisingly long time. The troop at Zoo Miami in Richmond West moves with quick, precise energy through their exhibit, leaping between branches and investigating their environment with wide-eyed curiosity. Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, squirrel monkeys are social animals that live in large groups, and watching the social dynamics play out is genuinely captivating. Families with young children especially love this exhibit for its nonstop movement and approachable animal size.