TULSA, Okla. – The Tulsa Zoo is mourning the loss of Ulysses, affectionately known as Uly, a 31-year-old black howler monkey who was humanely euthanized after experiencing age-related declines and irreversible kidney failure that affected his quality of life.
Uly passed peacefully surrounded by his care team, according to the zoo.
Uly was one of the oldest black howler monkeys in human care
At 31, Uly was considered geriatric for his species and was one of the oldest black howler monkeys documented in human care. He lived at the Tulsa Zoo for 23 years.
The zoo said his milestone age reflected the dedicated, individualized care provided by his keepers and veterinary team…