Our zoo has written a memorable chapter in the conservation of the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey— a primate species endemic to China.Today, our golden snub-nosed monkey family has successfully bred to the fifth generation.This marks not only an important milestone in ex-situ conservation for China’s wildlife, but also an invaluable platform for studying the species’ life cycle, social behavior, and genetic management.
Scientific Breeding， Building the Foundation of Life
The success of our Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey population is built on scientific population management and meticulous individual care.We continuously optimize their habitat to simulate natural mountain forest structures, providing abundant foraging and activity opportunities.Golden snub-nosed monkeys have complex social structures.In our troop, visitors can observe their rich forms of communication, parenting behaviors, and hierarchical interactions — a living textbook for understanding their natural society.We also collaborate closely with several other zoos nationwide on cooperative breeding to ensure the long-term maintenance of genetic diversity.The healthy existence of five generations strongly proves that the ex-situ home we have built for this species is stable and sustainable.
From Institutional Success to Industry Contribution
Over 20 years of research on the husbandry and breeding of Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys, we have accumulated comprehensive expertise in nutrition, reproduction, behavior, and veterinary care.We have systematically documented detailed growth data and behavioral repertoires from the first to the fifth generation.These valuable research findings have been shared with domestic and international peers through various channels, providing key references for golden snub-nosed monkey conservation at other institutions.We have truly transformed the success of a single institution into a shared resource for the entire conservation community.
A Bridge Connecting the Public to Nature Conservation
Every Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey — especially the infants nestled in their mothers’ arms — serves as an ambassador for wildlife conservation that touches visitors’ hearts.Their charming appearance and five-generation survival story inspire public awe while deepening understanding of the unique value and conservation importance of China’s endemic species.Through engaging educational interpretation, we turn public affection into long-term concern and support for the protection of wildlife and their habitats.
The successful reproduction of five generations of Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys is the highest recognition of our past work and a new starting point for future conservation.We will continue to deepen scientific research and expand our cooperative network, so that this golden flame of life will shine forever under human protection. Now let’s meet a Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey with a very special story.
Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey “Sixi”
Sixi was born on April 4, 2015, and was named after the date.Shortly after birth, she was abandoned by her mother and began a special journey of hand-rearing.With round-the-clock attentive care from keepers, Sixi not only survived but also enjoyed a healthy and happy childhood.
In 2018, Sixi successfully reintegrated into the troop and grew up with peers of the same age.Since she had not received breast milk as an infant, her physique was relatively weak, and she was prone to colds and hair loss in winter.For this reason, the care team has always given her special attention and nursing, helping her gradually improve her health through scientific nutritional supplementation and health management.
After long-term systematic care, Sixi’s physical condition improved significantly in adulthood, and she became capable of natural reproduction.In 2024, she was paired naturally, and in 2025, she successfully gave birth to offspring, officially becoming a mother.
Sixi is the first hand-reared Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey in our zoo to survive and successfully reproduce.Her growth story not only demonstrates our professional conservation capabilities but also provides valuable experience for research on primate hand-rearing and troop reintegration.
