Two tiny endangered golden lion tamarins were actually born in July but until today Auckland Zoo had kept their birth a secret.
Mum Frida was unable to produce milk so when they were just two days old, staff made the tough decision to hand-rear them.
One of Auckland Zoo's newborn tamarin twins. Photo: Auckland Zoo
They are a first for the zoo and two of just 2500 in the wild.
Auckland Zoo's newborn tamarin twins. Photo: Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo's primate leader Amy Robbins talks to Lisa Owen.
