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Mexican spider monkeys rescued from illegal pet trade arrive at Nashville Zoo
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alicia Patton , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the monkeys and their new home can be found through Nashville's WKRN News 2, the ABC affiliate that reported on the rescue and arrival of the Mexican spider monkeys at Nashville Zoo.
Nashville Zoo has recently welcomed three new residents, Mexican spider monkeys. These monkeys were rescued from the illegal pet trade. The zoo is now home to the three rescued monkeys.
Details about their rescue and arrival are available from the source. Further information about the monkeys and their new home can be found through Nashville's WKRN News 2, the ABC affiliate that reported on the rescue and arrival of the Mexican spider monkeys at Nashville Zoo.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Nashville Zoo has recently welcomed three new residents, Mexican spider monkeys. These monkeys were rescued from the illegal pet trade. The zoo is now home to the three rescued monkeys. Details about…
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