Hamadryas baboon at Paignton Zoo, Devon
Class: Mammals
Order: Primates
Family: Cercopithecidae
Order: Primates
Family: Cercopithecidae
Our large troop of baboons live at Baboon Rock and are not to be missed during a zoo visit!
Hamadryas baboons are native to Northeastern Africa, up to the Arabian Peninsula. The inhabit a variety of habitats including plains, sub-deserts and savannahs.
These primates have a varied diet in the wild, including fruits, seeds, grass, insects and eggs.
Conservation
Hamadryas baboons are widespread throughout their native range and breed very well in zoos. They are classified as being of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, but still face threats today including habitat loss and hunting for their skin.