Jun 13, 2022, 12:00 AM
New Highland Cattle Calf Fergus Arrives at the Zoo!
Introducing Fergus, the Scottish highland cattle calf who came to us in May! Highland cattle are a conservation success story. In 2019, they graduated from the Livestock Conservancy’s Conservation Priority list, meaning they are no longer endangered. Come visit Fergus in the Domestic Animal Barn!
Welcoming Two New Cape Porcupine Babies
On April 20, African Cape porcupine mama Holley gave birth to two more porcupettes, making Fennel and Nettle big siblings! Come visit the growing family in the Social Animals Building.
Two Humboldt Penguin Chicks Hatch at the Zoo!
We’re happy to announce that two more Humboldt penguin chicks have hatched at the zoo! 6 Days apart, these little ones hatched on March 14 and March 20. Humboldt penguins are native to Peru and Chile, whose climate is similar ours.
Introducing 5 New Lambs!
Spring came in like a lamb as we welcomed 5 new Black Welsh Mountain Sheep to our zoo family! Male Mokah and sister Biscotti were born on February 22. Female Blackberry was born on March 11. Male Twigs and sister Sunrise were born on April 5. Come visit these adorable new arrivals in our Domestic Animal Barn!