Callicam

Our current breeding lobby marmoset family moved in on Sept. 13, 2022. The newest members of the family were born Aug. 27, 2023. Watch and learn more about these engaging monkeys below and through the Callicam.

More photos here.

Four marmosets are visible peeking out from a green hammock hanging in the Primate Center lobby vivarium.
Our current marmoset family moved into the Primate Center lobby vivarium on Sept. 13, 2022. (J Lenon photo)

The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center supports one of the largest colonies of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) in the United States. Through the Callicam, virtual visitors can observe a common marmoset family that lives in our lobby vivarium. This webcam allows site visitors to pan, zoom, and manipulate the camera themselves for two minutes at a time. Accompanying links to comprehensive information about the species along with sample exercises for use with the Callicam (see below) provide the opportunity to learn about this engaging primate while observing it live online.

You may also contact us if you would like to schedule an in-person visit to the Primate Center’s Marmoset Learning Lobby (15-person limit per group.)

Open the Callicam

The family you see live on the Callicam includes two breeding adults and five offspring. Adult males have blue neck tags and adult females have red neck tags. If there are no infants in the display when you view the Callicam or visit, you can watch our video that includes a previous family with infants growing up.

Common marmosets are considered infants until 3–4 months, juveniles from 4–5 months up to 10 months, sub-adults when older than 11 months, and adults at approximately 13–18 months, when they reach sexual maturity. By 15 months, common marmosets have reached their adult weight and are capable of reproduction but do not reproduce until social conditions are adequate. They are considered “aged” at 8 years but some have lived to 16 years or more in captivity.  Marmosets can live to about 12 years in the wild. (e.g., Schiel and Souto, 2016; Schultz-Darken et al2016; Ross et al, 2012; Yamamato 1993, via Primate Info Net).

Dad “Peanut” was born 31 July 2019 (#2250)

Mom “Olive” was born 16 May 2018 (#2188)

Offspring:

Female “Meatball” born 3 June 2021 (#2358)

Male “Mustard” born 3 June 2021 (#2359)

Male “Gravy” born 30 March 2022 (#2457)

Male “Fudge” born 29 November 2022 (#2525)

Female “Turtle” born 29 November 2022 (#2524)

Male “Radish” born 27 August 2023 (#2587)

Male “Turnip” born 27 August 2023 (#2529)

If you do not see any animals, the marmosets are either temporarily out while the vivarium is being cleaned (usually alternate Tuesday mornings), or the lights are switched off so the monkeys can sleep (usually from 6 pm to 6 am). They might also be resting or sleeping in hammocks and out of view.

Feedback

Please send us your questions or comments about the Callicam, or if you are having access issues.

Please visit the WNPRC outreach page for additional learning activities.

Photos of the marmoset vivarium decorated for Halloween
Photos of the marmoset vivarium on Halloween 2020