The Solano County Sheriff's Office says a traffic stop turned into a rescue mission that now involves the Oakland Zoo.
"We're seeing more and more of them coming up from South America and being brought into private homes, and it's just not appropriate for these animals," said Dr. Andrea Goodnight with the Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital.
Now in the care of the Oakland Zoo, the monkey rescued May 6 has been affectionately named "Violeta." While she appears to be doing well right now, zoo staff are giving her a full physical exam — including a CT scan— and bloodwork to make sure she has proper organ function.
If the story sounds familiar, that's because it is.
The Oakland Zoo also took that Madera spider monkey into their care, saying it was not properly cared for and was malnourished.
"They are wild animals," Dr. Goodnight said. "They need proper care and they should be in the wild."
The zoo says they will work with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and other national organizations to help find Violeta a sanctuary or other zoo where she can live a healthy life after they're done caring for her.
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