Drill
Mandrillus leucophaeus
We are home to four female drills, Mariana, Nora, Patani and Eschu, and a male drill, Tayo.
Population
Decreasing
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Rainforest
Fact file
These endangered monkeys have an average lifespan of 20 years. Our oldest drill, Nora, was born in 1996!
The adult males are more than twice the size of females
Drills weigh about 34kg, around the same weight as a large golden retriever
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care, our drills are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
Find out more about RZSS conservation