After Fire, Meerkat Family Grows at Five Sisters Zoo
November 22, 2013
Five Sisters Zoo in Scotland is celebrating the birth of two baby Meerkats. The pups made their first public appearance on November 12, at two weeks old. It is especially good news after the damaging fire that occurred at the zoo in April. Meerkat mom, Annie, suffered burns on her face but has made a great recovery, and is now settled and content with her two new babies and her mate, Phoenix. It is wonderful to see the zoo's Meerkat family growing!
Five Sisters Zoo is looking for name ideas. You can submit your suggestions at the Zoo's Facebook page. (Bear in mind that keepers aren't sure what sex the two babies are yet!)
Click here if you would like to make a donation to the zoo's Fire Fund, to help them rebuild and recover.
Photo credits: Five Sisters Zoo
The pups bond with dad (photo 6) and mom (photo 7).