Monkeys say farewell to zoo before jetting of for new life
Two black howler monkey brothers have left their home at Dudley Zoo for a new life in Israel.
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Siblings Tyson and Shelby who were both born at the Black Country attraction have moved to Jerusalem Biblical Zoo as part of an international breeding programme.
Five-year-old Tyson and Shelby, aged four, have joined a group – where it is hoped Shelby will become the alpha breeding male.
The brothers left the zoo earlier in March, flying to Tel-Aviv from Heathrow Airport, before making the final part of their journey to their new home by road.
The pair's departure leaves Dudley Zoo with two howler monkeys – mother and father Avyanna and Dargie. Their oldest sons, Arie and Becks, moved to Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon, in France, last June.
