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Black Howler Monkey

37 destinations · 23 states

Native Range
Southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America

Black howler monkeys are not always easy to spot in the trees, but their voices can give them away long before you see them. Adult males have striking black coats, while females and young animals are usually golden-brown, making a family group look surprisingly varied. Their famous howls can carry for several miles through the forest, helping groups communicate and mark their presence without needing to travel far. Watch a group in the canopy and you'll notice their long, prehensile tails at work. The tail acts almost like an extra hand, wrapping around branches while the monkey reaches for leaves, fruit, and flowers. Much of their day is spent feeding and resting high above the ground, where a slow, deliberate pace makes sense for an animal that relies heavily on leaves. In a zoo exhibit, listen for the low calls and watch the tail as a monkey moves between branches. The combination of powerful voices and surprisingly relaxed movements makes these primates easy to remember once you have seen them.

Black Howler Monkey

Where to see Black Howler Monkey

37 destinations across 23 states

37 destinations

Abilene Zoo

Abilene, TX

Alexandria Zoological Park

Alexandria, LA

Audubon Zoo

New Orleans, LA

Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham, AL

Brevard Zoo

Melbourne, FL

Caldwell Zoo

Tyler, TX

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Cape May Court House, NJ

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Cincinnati, OH

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland, OH

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Bridgeport, CT

Denver Zoo

Denver, CO

Dickerson Park Zoo

Springfield, MO

Greensboro Science Center

Greensboro, NC

Gulf Breeze Zoo

Gulf Breeze, FL

Hattiesburg Zoo

Hattiesburg, MS

Houston Zoo

Houston, TX

Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Jacksonville, FL

John Ball Zoo

Grand Rapids, MI

Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago, IL

Los Angeles Zoo

Los Angeles, CA

Mesker Park Zoo

Evansville, IN

Metro Richmond Zoo

Moseley, VA

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

West Palm Beach, FL

Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix, AZ

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Pittsburgh, PA

Potawatomi Zoo

South Bend, IN

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Providence, RI

Ross Park Zoo

Binghamton, NY

Safari North Wildlife Park

Brainerd, MN

San Antonio Zoo

San Antonio, TX

Santa Ana Zoo

Santa Ana, CA

Scovill Zoo

Decatur, IL

The Buffalo Zoo

Buffalo, NY

Tulsa Zoo

Tulsa, OK

Utah's Hogle Zoo

Salt Lake City, UT

Wildlife World Zoo

Litchfield Park, AZ

Zoo Miami

Miami, FL

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