At Ouwehands Zoo, after a long period of uncertainty following the mating of Wu Wen and Xing Ya in February, the moment had finally arrived. On Friday evening, July 12, 2024, giant panda Wu Wen gave birth to another cub! Mother and her cub are staying in the maternity den and are doing well. The gender will remain a surprise for now. The zookeepers will leave Wu Wen and her cub alone. The gender will only be known at the first health check by the vet. After 100 days, the panda will be given a name, according to Chinese tradition.

The newly hatched chicks will be hand-reared by dedicated keepers for six weeks 

Four newly hatched flamingo chicks are being hand-reared by zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire.  

The American flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) were imported as eggs from Chester Zoo, then incubated and hatched at Whipsnade’s specialist bird nursery, as part of their involvement in the European conservation breeding programme. 

The birth of a rare Eastern Black Rhino at Yorkshire Wildlife Park has become the catalyst for a fund-raising campaign to help save the endangered species.

The arrival of baby Rocco in January , who can be seen at the award-winning park’s rhino reserve, was a significant moment in the European breeding programme for the species whose numbers have dropped to below 1,000 in the wild.

His birth has sparked awareness in their plight and the park’s Wildlife Foundation is organising the appeal in his honour to provide vital funding to support a young rhino calf called Bella and help other rhinos at the Ol Jogi Conservancy in Kenya.

The rhino calf who was later named Bella had been attacked by a predator and sustained infected wounds whilst being severely dehydrated and unable to walk. She was rescued and since then she has been hand raised by staff at the Conservancy.

A  pair of inquisitive cheetah cubs take their first steps into public view  - in a moment of hope for the vulnerable species.

The adorable three-month-old cubs, born to mum Darcy at the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park, represent a major advance for the conservation of cheetahs whose numbers have fallen to around 7,000 in the wild.

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan, the first birth of this species at the Zoo in 15 years, and a significant birth to the population of these animals. Born to the Zoo’s 31-year-old female Tua and 28-year-old male, Sugi, on June 26, the infant continues to look strong, and Tua continues to be an excellent mother, nursing and holding the baby at all times. The animal care team has not yet determined if it is a boy or a girl and a name has not been chosen. Mom and baby are currently setting their own schedule for when they will be visible to guests. They have access to their indoor habitat where visitors may get a glimpse of them but also have access to their bedroom space to spend time alone. The Zoo is planning to have their big public debut sometime in mid-August and invites everyone to join. More details on the celebration to come soon. The baby’s birth is a part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding program to ensure the survival of Sumatran orangutans and maintain a genetically diverse population. Sumatran orangutans are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with a population of 14,000 left on the island of Sumatra. Primary threats include deforestation and population fragmentation.

POWELL, OH – The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating the arrival of a baby western lowland gorilla, who was born during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 29, 2024 to first-time mother, Sue, and experienced father, Ktembe.

The Zoo’s expert Animal Care team continues to monitor the gorillas and report that Sue is very attentive and providing excellent care to her little one, who she nuzzles and cradles closely. To ensure that Sue and her newborn have time to bond with minimal interruptions, the care team will determine the sex of the baby at a later date. The western lowland gorilla is a social species, and Ktembe and the other adult females—Nia and Cassie (both age 30)—are together with Sue and her baby but also respectfully providing them with some space. Four-year-old female, Jamani (born to Cassie and Ktembe), is more curious and is gently corrected by other members of the troop if she seems a little too eager for playtime with her new half sister.