Emperor Tamarins

Emperor Tamarins at Hobart Zoo & Aquarium

With their elegant white moustaches and energetic personalities, Emperor Tamarins are among the most distinctive primates in the world. Native to the rainforests of South America, these tiny monkeys are highly social, incredibly agile, and spend much of their time leaping through the forest canopy in search of food and adventure.

In the wild

Emperor Tamarins are found in the tropical rainforests of Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. They live in family groups and communicate using a range of whistles, chirps, and calls. Their varied diet includes fruit, insects, nectar, tree sap, and flowers, making them important contributors to rainforest ecosystems through seed dispersal.

How We Care for Our Emperor Tamarins

Rainforest Living

Our tamarins enjoy a habitat filled with climbing structures, ropes, branches, and elevated platforms that encourage natural movement and exploration.
A Varied Diet

They receive a balanced diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, insects, and specialised primate foods designed to support their health and wellbeing.
Family First

Emperor Tamarins are highly social animals, so we provide opportunities for natural social interaction and enrichment that keeps their curious minds active.

Don't be fooled by their small size—these remarkable primates are incredibly agile and can leap impressive distances through the trees. Come and meet these moustached rainforest acrobats at Hobart Zoo & Aquarium.