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First Big Adventure For A Little Giraffe

A giraffe calf takes her first steps outside as UK families head back to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo for the first time in months A giraffe calf at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has taken her first steps outside, just in time to... Read more

Sloth Born At Brevard Zoo

on Andrew Bleiman

On the morning of April 8, Brevard Zoo’s animal care staff were greeted by a tiny Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth. Born to 15-year-old mother Sammy and 18-year-old father Dustin, this little one is the third sloth baby in the Zoo’s history... Read more

Jacksonville Zoo And Gardens Welcomes Critically Endangered Gorilla Infant

on Andrew Bleiman

A male western lowland gorilla was born at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens early Friday morning. This is the fifth gorilla born at the Zoo, and the first since 2018. The male was born to mother Madini and father Lash. This... Read more

Peek Into Penguin Lifecycle During Nesting Season At Shedd Aquarium

on Andrew Bleiman

The penguin colony at Shedd Aquarium has begun its annual nesting season, which provides a unique peek into their lifecycle as the Magellanic and rockhopper penguins begin building their nests, attracting mates, and pairing up. The weeks-long nest-building process is... Read more

Patreons Can Enter To Win a FREE Custom Puzzle of Their Pet!

on Andrew Bleiman

ZooBorns is Aww-some, but we can’t do it without our fans. You raise thousands for Accredited Zoos & Aquariums on ZooBorns' channels. You build awareness for conservation programs all over the world by engaging with our posts. Thank you! Want... Read more

New prime-mate arrives at Taronga Zoo Sydney with the birth of adorable François’ Langur baby

on Andrew Bleiman

Taronga Zoo Sydney is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered male François’ Langur, one of the world’s rarest monkey species, who has arrived just in time to delight guests these school holidays. At just over three weeks old, the... Read more

Surprise!

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

Last week I did a special Thursday post about Andrea’s beautiful kitty sofa bed and her commissioned work – all to benefit Winnie’s Wish! The announcement had been made as to who won the raffle. The next morning I saw... Read more

Rhino Calf Born at Burgers’ Zoo

on Andrew Bleiman

On Sunday, April 4, 2021, a healthy white rhinoceros calf was born at Royal Burgers’ Zoo in Arnem, The Netherlands. The male is the fourth offspring for this experienced mother and was born at 7:44 am on Easter Sunday. Burgers’... Read more

Birubi Finds Her Flippers At Taronga’s Seal Bay!

on Andrew Bleiman

Taronga Zoo Sydney’s three-month-old long-nosed fur seal pup Birubi made her official debut at Taronga’s Seal Bay this week, just in time for the Easter School Holidays. Birubi was born on December 21, 2020, to first-time mum Keke and was... Read more

Andrea’s Help & Talent

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

This is the first chance I’ve had to mention Andrea’s Raffle to benefit Winnie’s Wish. Andrea made a beautiful fancy cat bed and sold tickets to make money for the Wishers. Here is a picture of that bed. Amazing! I... Read more

Wildlife Wednesday - Babies Bring a Smile

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

A quick note before I start today's post. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words about Daffy. I've read all of the comments several times. It's been almost a week now that she's been gone.... Read more

54th & 55th Giraffe Born At Zoo Miami!

on Andrew Bleiman

Yesterday, Zoo Miami's newest baby giraffe made his exhibit debut! For the first time, a yet unnamed male calf that was born on April 2nd, walked out onto the exhibit with his mother and other members of the herd, curiously... Read more

Daffy

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

Thank you for all of the kind and supportive comments on last week’s post about Daffy. We lost her on Thursday. I posted on Tuesday, and on Wednesday I knew she was worse. We were down to only one of... Read more

Buffalo Zoo's Female African Lion, Lusaka, Gave Birth To Two Cubs!

on Andrew Bleiman

The Buffalo Zoo is thrilled times two! On March 7, lion Lusaka gave birth to two healthy cubs. The cub’s arrival day is extra special as they were born on their dad Tiberius’s eighth birthday. The Zoo’s animal care team... Read more

ZooBorns Patreons Can Soon Win a FREE PuzzleYourPet of Their Own Furry Friend!

on Andrew Bleiman

OMG! ZooBorns’ mascot, ‘Radar Ears’, the Fennec Fox*, is now a PUZZLE! We partnered with PuzzleYourPet to make this one-of-a-kind, aww-somely designed, high-quality puzzle featuring our favorite Fennec Fox, ‘Radar Ears’. Check out puzzleyourpet.com and immortalize your own furry friend... Read more

Black Rhino Calf’s First Mud Bath At Dubbo Zoo

on Andrew Bleiman

Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s Black Rhino calf has had its first mud bath, frolicking with mother Bakhita in the muddy conditions produced by recent rainfall in Dubbo. Bakhita and the calf enjoyed a wallow in the mud before playfully running... Read more

Australian Parrots Hatch At Brevard Zoo

on Andrew Bleiman

Brevard Zoo animal care staff are doting over two tiny galahs. The older chick hatched on March 21, and the younger sibling emerged from its egg six days later. The latter has yet to open its eyes. They are the... Read more

Daffodil

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

It’s Spring and I really hope the new season brings with it the winds of change. It’s been a LONG Winter here. I’ve now mentioned this numerous times but please allow me one more. Our Jazzy cat became ill and... Read more

On How to Disagree

on Karen

Lately while gathering walnuts here at Struan Farm I've been thinking that most people seem unable to disagree respectfully with one another. Yes, politics and views have become far more polarised. Misinformation is accepted as "alternative facts." Social media allows... Read more

Working Together To Conserve New Zealand's Fairy Tern

on Andrew Bleiman

Auckland Zoo is working in partnership with the New Zealand Department of Conservation https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-releases/2021-media-releases/breeding-season-for-rare-tara-iti-offers-hope-for-future/ to conserve New Zealand’s fairy tern – one of the rarest birds in the world. New Zealand fairy tern / tara iti face many threats in... Read more

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