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nous species to be as close to the natural habitat as possible. The branches for the tamarins had to be arranged in a certain way so that the animals could carry on their communications.
The tamarins, along with the Matschie’s tree kangaroos (a native of New Guinea and Australia), the tiger quolls (from Australia, looks much like a weasel), the Goeldi’s marmosets (small, black monkey from South America) and the Dik Diks (tiny deer named for the sound they make when frightened), are housed in a section of the center’s newest building. The building uses passive solar energy to g"‘ the animals a more natural setting. The other section of the building is used for the breeding of exotic birds.
Quiet reigns in that section of the building as birds such as the Guam kingfisher or Guam rail nest in areas with seclusion provided by reeds and grasses. “We couldn’t provide this kind of atmosphere in an exhibit style zoo,” Morgan said.
The public’s interest in the animals is evident as people slow down or stop along the road to catch a glimpse of the larger animals in their pastures. “A facility cannot be open to the public and be dedicated to conservation,” said Dr. Chris Wemmer, the curator in charge of the center. “Once a facility opens to the public, pure breeding programs are jeopardized and ways to give the public a satisfactory experience have to be found.”
Dr. Wemmer said that the center used to have a visitor day once a year when people were selected on a lottery basis to tour the facility. “It cost a couple thousand dollars to do that because of the overtime and security measures in
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