The Dallas Zoo says the two monkeys that were taken from their habitats Monday and found in Lancaster Tuesday are back home and are doing well.

Dallas Police said that they found the two emperor tamarin monkeys, named Bella and Finn, after getting a tip. Police said they then went to an empty home in Lancaster, located just south of Dallas, and found the monkeys safe in a closet.

“We are thrilled beyond belief to share that our two emperor tamarin monkeys have been found,” zoo officials said in a statement. “DPD located the animals early this evening and called our team to come secure and transport the tamarins back to the zoo. They will be evaluated by our veterinarians this evening.”

Zoo officials shared a post on Facebook on Wednesday saying Bella and Finn “were so happy to snuggle into their nest sack here at the zoo last night.” The zoo added that veterinarians and the animal’s care teams said they showed no sign of injury and had only lost a little weight.

Both Bella and Finn started eating and drinking almost immediately after their exams.

“We will continue to monitor them closely, but for now, we’re so glad they are safe and back with us,” the zoo said on Facebook. “They will not return to the habitat in the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo for a little while still – because they were taken off-grounds, they will need to clear a quarantine period before they are reintroduced to their Zoo habitat.”

The empty building in Lancaster where the monkeys were found was recently broken into and was filled with wild animals, according to a nearby church that owned the property and planned to use it as a youth center.

The zoo thanked the Dallas Police for their quick work in locating the monkeys and for the public’s help in providing the tip.

“We are pleased that video from our surveillance cameras – which we shared with Dallas PD – seems to have been critical in generating a tip that led to the recovery of the tamarins,” the zoo said.

The zoo did not release any additional details about the theft and said case details, including those regarding the animals’ recovery, will come from the police. The zoo did say, however, that they were increasing the reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case from $10,000 to $25,000.

No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified by police.

Original Source: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recovered-missing-monkeys-were-unharmed-are-happy-to-be-snuggling-at-home-dallas-zoo/3183173/