Amazona Zoo at Cromer is dedicated to conservation of South American species.  Amazona is a worthwhile, interesting and entertaining day out for all age groups.

http://www.amazonazoo.co.uk/conservation/

You can find all sorts of interesting facts and details about conservation work (such as below), as well as play areas and good quality refreshments.

Geoffroy’s Spider Monkey

Geoffroy’s Spider Monkey live throughout Central America, from Mexico to Panama. Also known as black-handed spider monkey.  They are one of the largest New World monkey with arms significantly longer than its legs and its tail can support its entire weight! It has long, hook-like fingers allowing the monkey to move by swinging by its arms beneath the tree branches. It is considered to be endangered after suffering from habitat loss, hunting and being sold in the pet trade.

Amazona has close links to Thrigby Hall near Yarmouth.  Their conception and conservation principals were the creation of the same person – Ken Sims.