Rockhampton Zoo is open

Rockhampton Zoo is open to the public with restricted hours due to COVID-19. We are currently open 7 days a week from 10am to 4pm. There are no keeper talks at this time. Due to construction works, Rockhampton Zoo main entrance gate will be closed from Tuesday 22nd September. Access will be via Gate 3. Please follow signage onsite.

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Lion-tailed macaques

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Macaca silenus 

The lion-tailed macaque is a very striking animal. Their coat is shiny and black, and their face is framed with an impressive mane of grey hair. The lion-tailed macaque got its name from its long, thin naked lion-like tail with a tuft of black fur at the end.

Rockhampton Zoo is home to Dana and Lhasa.

Distribution and habitat  Southwest India in evergreen forests in the Western Ghats ranges. 
Conservation status*  Endangered
Population  Less than 2,000 left in the world 
Diet  Leaves, fruits, flowers, nuts, roots, seeds, insects and even fungi

* Classified by IUCN

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