Hamadryas Baboon

Scientific Name: Papio Hamadryas

Habitat: Cliffs or Mountainous Terrain; Rocky Deserts, Savanas, and Scrublands

Diet: Omnivore

Weight: 20-45 lbs

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Range: Horn of Africa and the southwestern tip of the Arabian Peninsula

Lifespan: 37 Years

Size: 1-2 ft

There are 5 species of Baboons. Baboons use over 30 different, distinct vocalizations. A group of baboons is called a "troop". Troops can have up to 30 members. While our baboon is housed alone, wild baboons are very sociable, with females and their juveniles being the core of the troop.

Baboons are omnivorous, meaning they will eat anything they can get their hands on.

Baboons' major threat is humans. Baboon troops are losing their homes due to human erosion, such as overgrazing, agricultural expansion, overall human settlement, and irrigation projects.

Our Residents

The sanctuary's resident baboon, Alvin, was born in 2007 at a research facility in the Northeast. He came from a university that conducted behavioral research and when his project was complete in 2012, he was transported to Noah’s Ark for retirement.

The sanctuary's resident baboon, Alvin, was born in 2007 at a research facility in the Northeast. He came from a university that conducted behavioral research and when his project was complete in 2012, he was transported to Noah’s Ark for retirement.

Alvin is currently housed alone as he has proven not to do well when housed with other primates. Because of this, caregivers work extra hard to provide Alvin with a life full of enrichment. He is a master at puzzle feeders and foraging devices and i

Alvin is currently housed alone as he has proven not to do well when housed with other primates. Because of this, caregivers work extra hard to provide Alvin with a life full of enrichment. He is a master at puzzle feeders and foraging devices and in the rare event he cannot figure them out, he simply uses his massive fangs to destroy the toy and receive his treat.

“King Alvin,” as he is referred to by his keepers, knows that he is special and expects to be treated like royalty . His favorite treats are whole pineapples and peanut butter filled kongs.

“King Alvin,” as he is referred to by his keepers, knows that he is special and expects to be treated like royalty . His favorite treats are whole pineapples and peanut butter filled kongs.