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Hogle Zoo welcomes 2 young spider monkeys rescued from wildlife trafficking

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 12, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah’s Hogle Zoo has welcomed two young female spider monkey who were confiscated from wildlife traffickers.

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