Four Striped Newcomers: A Baby Boom at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A flurry of black and white stripes has taken over Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge this summer, as four adorable Hartmann mountain zebra foals have made their debut. Each foal boasts a unique personality as they explore their vast savanna home.
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These new arrivals bring the total number of zebra species at Walt Disney World to three, including Hartmann’s mountain zebra, Grevy’s zebra, and the plains zebra. Hartmann’s mountain zebras are native to the mountainous regions of sub-Saharan Africa.
The newest foal, a tall baby boy born on July 16th to second-time mom Aziza, is currently bonding with his mother backstage before joining the rest of the herd on the Harambe Wildlife Reserve.
Earlier in July, first-time mom Asha welcomed a curious colt with a unique dash on his right leg, mirroring a similar marking on his grandmother, Heidi. Second-time mom Juno also gave birth to a beautiful filly named Cada, identifiable by a distinct white marking on one of her back legs.
The eldest of the foals, Penne, was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge on June 13th. Weighing nearly 100 pounds at birth, Penne quickly began exploring the savanna with his mother, Heidi, much to the delight of guests. Penne’s birth marked the third generation of Hartmann’s mountain zebras at the Lodge, as his mother Asha was also born there in 2020.
These new additions offer a unique opportunity for guests to observe the expressive behaviors of Hartmann’s mountain zebras. The animal care teams at Disney World closely monitor these behaviors to ensure the well-being and socialization of the herd.
Each of these new arrivals is incredibly special for the Hartmann’s mountain zebra species. Currently, these animals are listed as a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting. These births are a success thanks to the Species Survival Plan, overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that ensures responsible breeding and genetic diversity of hundreds of animal species.
These four new foals join the long list of more than 5,000 animals that receive exceptional care every day at Walt Disney World. For updates and to see all the amazing work our talented team of cast members are doing follow Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment on Facebook and Dr. Mark on Instagram.
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