Gallery: Welcome to the world! Rare monkey born at Chattanooga Zoo

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — There’s a new face peeking out from mom’s arms at the Chattanooga Zoo.

A black crested mangabey was born May 20, giving the zoo a rare new addition and visitors a chance to help choose his name.

The baby boy was born to Suzy and Sam, two black crested mangabeys that live in the zoo’s Gombe Forest exhibit.

Suzy’s baby has already become so fun and adventurous,” said lead primate keeper Bri Towers. “I can’t wait for everyone to meet him.

The birth is notable because black crested mangabeys are relatively uncommon in zoos…

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