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Spider Monkey Rescued from Drug Bust Finds Safety

5/18/2025

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In a dramatic drug bust in Vallejo, California, an 18-month-old spider monkey named Violeta was rescued from a home filled with narcotics and rattlesnakes. Now safe at the Oakland Zoo, Violeta is receiving the care she needs while staff work to find her a loving permanent home. This incident highlights the plight of endangered spider monkeys, threatened by habitat loss and the exotic pet trade.

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Story summary

In a dramatic drug bust in Vallejo, California, an 18-month-old spider monkey named Violeta was rescued from a home filled with narcotics and rattlesnakes. Now safe at the Oakland Zoo, Violeta is receiving the care she needs while staff work to find her a loving permanent home. This incident highlights the plight of endangered spider monkeys, threatened by habitat loss and the exotic pet trade.