‘Flying monkey’ born at Akron Zoo in historic first

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – One of the coolest things about zoos is their ability to put us in touch with animals we’d never get the chance to see otherwise.

That’s why a rare birth at the Akron Zoo is so special.

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First in zoo history

Akron Zoo reports that a white-faced saki monkey was born on Friday, Sept. 18. It is the first birth of a white-faced saki monkey in Akron Zoo history, according to the zoo.

The new baby was born to Clementine and Toumi. The parents also have another baby, 1-year-old Ripley, who also lives at the exhibit…

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