Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Two New Babies in the New Year

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Two New Babies in the New Year. Disney has welcomed dozens of animals into their various animal programs and today, Director of Animal & Science Operations, Scott Terrell shared the news that the team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the birth of two new babies!

“One of the most rewarding parts of my role is getting to see our team welcome new animal babies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” Scott continued, “Today, I’m thrilled to share we are celebrating two new animal births in the new year — the park’s first Hartmann’s zebra foal and an Angolan black-and-white colobus monkey.”

It’s a boy! The new, and yet to be named, Hartmann’s zebra foal weighed in at 65 lbs  and is reported to have been up and walking within 30 mins after birth. His mother, Prima, is in good health according to the West Savanna team. This sweet baby boy is the first vulnerable zebra species birth for Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Terrell shared, “This little one is doing well and bonding backstage with his mom. Much of the time, he is nursing, napping and starting to play and explore his mom’s hay. When he’s ready, he will be introduced in stages to the other zebras and then join the herd as they go out onto the savanna. Be on the lookout for zebra the next time you go on Kilimanjaro Safaris!”

Another birth of a baby boy took place on the other side of the park in the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Everyone, meet Douglas, a male Angolan black-and-white colobus monkey. Here is Douglas with his proud mother, Zahra.

“Look up high and you can see this small white fur ball snuggling close to his mom. As he grows up, his color will change to black with white around his face, and on his tail, like the others in his troop. Douglas is the second of his family to be born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. His sister Alika (Left in photo below) was born in 2018 and likes to preen him while mom looks on,” shared Scott.

Congratulations to the teams at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We can’t wait to see these little cuties on our next trip to Walt Disney World. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disney.

Featured Photo Credit: Disney

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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