Chattanooga, Tennessee — Two tiny mustached monkeys have joined the family at Chattanooga Zoo, and the Zoo is asking for the public to help name them. The emperor tamarins, a small primate species found in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil, were born on October 25, 2025, to Dolly and Parmigiano, their mother and father.
Dolly, a female who is nearly 10 years old, was originally born in Wisconsin but has lived in Chattanooga since 2017. Her mate Parmigiano is a 4-year-old male who moved to Chattanooga from Massachusetts in 2024. The sex of their offspring has not been identified, but will be determined at an upcoming veterinary exam.
“It’s invigorating to welcome new members to our Zoo family,” said Darde Long, president and CEO of Chattanooga Zoo. “Nothing inspires our team quite like the birth of new animals. Guests also love to see infants, especially adorable babies like emperor tamarins.”…