Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes New Baby Zebra Foal

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes New Baby Zebra Foal

On March 21, 2020, the animal care team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort welcomed a new female Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal to the herd. The 65-pound zebra was born to mom Heidi (pictured) and was up and moving just a few minutes following her birth.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes New Baby Zebra Foal

Although Walt Disney World Resort is temporarily closed, Disney’s Animal Care team is continuing to provide top-notch care to thousands of animals.


Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes New Baby Zebra Foal

The foal, who has yet to be named, is about 65 pounds, and is quite strong – she was standing within 30 minutes of birth. Already very active and curious, this little lady is much like her mother and has very long legs.

Heidi is showing she’s a natural at parenting skills as she stays close to her baby to bond with her and nurse. Bonding is especially important, as a young zebra will imprint on its mother’s scent and memorize the unique markings on its mother’s hind legs to tell her apart from the rest of the herd. In a few weeks, after the pair develop a strong bond, they will be introduced to the Kilimanjaro Safaris savannah.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes New Baby Zebra Foal

The foal was born as part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program, which is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and ensures responsible breeding and genetic diversity of thousands of species of animals. Her arrival marks the third zebra birth at Walt Disney World this year.


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