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25th August 2017
12:37pm BST

Speaking to JOE, Fota Wildlife spokesperson Roisin Fitzgerald said: "Recently one of our residents a Colobus Monkey, escaped from his habitat here at Fota Wildlife Park.
"Our escape protocol was immediately implemented by Fota Wildlife Park’s trained animal rangers, and we expect he will be rescued very soon, and safely returned to his home.
"Colobus Monkeys are originally from the cool mountain forests of Kenya. They eat fruits, vegetables, and willow branches.
"We are constantly reviewing our animal welfare policies here at Fota Wildlife Park, so that we can continue to improve our animal and visitors’ experiences and ensure that the animals who live here can continue to thrive," she said.
People are urged to contact Fota Wildlife Park on 021 481 26 78 if they spot the monkey.