Parco Natura Viva hosts a large colony of barbary macaques composed of 12 individuals. In 2010, a new exhibit was realised for this colony in the area called “Sentieri d’Africa”. Compared to the previous exhibit based on an old concept, this new one allows animals to show species-specific behaviours and better manage the visitors’ presence, avoiding begging behaviours (asking visitors for food). Furthermore, the park’s colony is part of the EEP (EAZA Ex-situ Programme) conservation programme.