Too cute! Baby De Brazza's monkey born at Milwaukee County Zoo

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Zoo has a new member! A De Brazza's monkey was born in their habitat, in front of the public on Saturday, June 10. 

According to a news release from the zoo, the baby was born to mom Holly, 6, and dad Hugo, 4. Holly had a smooth birth and as a first-time mom has been attentive and protective from the start.

For now, zookeepers have avoided getting too involved, including weighing the baby or determining their sex initially, unless there’s cause for concern.

The zoo says De Brazza's monkeys are typically under 3 pounds at birth, although this baby was quite large. A name will be chosen after zookeepers have an opportunity to confirm the sex. 

The De Brazza’s monkeys — including baby — are viewable in the indoor habitat daily, and you’ll likely see the baby clinging to mom for their first month before starting to venture off her. 

De Brazza’s monkeys are arboreal (live in trees) and native to Central Africa, from Cameroon to Kenya. They’re a distinctive and colorful species known for their white facial hair that resembles a beard. With their white belly, speckled grayish coat, and black extremities, they have quite an elegant appearance.

The baby and parents can be seen in the indoor habitat through Sunday, June 18. Beginning next week, they’ll have access to the outdoor yard daily at 11 a.m. Guests will need to look through the rear glass windows of the indoor habitat to see them in the yard.