Have you come across 'ZooBorns' on Instagram? If not, you’re in for a treat.
With nearly 200K followers, this community shares some of the cutest newborn animals from zoos and aquariums around the world. From elephants and tigers to hippos and many other incredible species, you’ll often see them from their very first moments of life.
Scroll down to explore an adorable collection of baby animals with their moms, and discover the sweet stories behind their special bonds.
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#61
Our newest tree kangaroo is melting hearts every day! Poppy is expected to fully emerge from the pouch at around seven months of age, which will be in late October. After that, she will continue to go in and out of the pouch until about 10 months old.
For now, she is staying cosy with mum Nokopo!
Photo by Sara, Advanced Animal Care Specialist
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#62
At Cincinnati Zoo, Fiona and her little brother are both pictured here at just one week old — what a difference!
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#63
Meet the newest additions to the LSZ family!
On March 1, animal care staff discovered that our pair of pygmy slow lorises, Colby and Giorgio, had welcomed twins. This is their first time as parents.
This species often has twins, and the infants are born fully developed. They are able to be left alone for short periods within the first few hours of life.
The mother will leave the infants in a safe spot while she goes to eat and take a break from nursing. Fathers don’t typically play a major role in raising the young, but Giorgio has been very protective.
Fun facts:
The twins can already climb on their own
Healthy infants gain about 2 grams per day
Healthy infants gain about 2 grams per day
Visit the zooborns at the Lake Superior Zoo — we’re open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Photo by staff photographer Heidi
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#64
Wrocław Zoo has picked a name for the baby sloth!
Before you rapido (Spanish for “fast”)
It received its name in our Facebook poll with 2,600 votes, beating the other suggestions.
Joke’s on you all…
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#65
Zoo Atlanta is excited to welcome the recent birth of a Schmidt’s guenon.
Born on October 12, 2022, the infant — a male — is the offspring of first-time mother Bam.
Bam and the infant’s father, JJ, were recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP) to breed and contribute to the long-term viability of the Schmidt’s guenon population in accredited North American zoos. The pair shares their habitat with a large group of Angolan colobus monkeys, who also recently welcomed a new arrival: a male born to Adanna on August 24, 2022. Zoo Atlanta is now home to the largest group of Angolan colobus monkeys in human care within AZA-accredited zoos.
“Zoo Atlanta is thrilled to welcome the Schmidt’s guenon infant, and we are particularly excited to see first-time mom Bam demonstrating strong maternal care,” said Jennifer Mickelberg, PhD, Vice President of Collections and Conservation. “Anyone who has had the privilege of visiting the rainforests of central Africa might, ideally, see several different monkey species all raising young at once. With the arrivals of Bam’s infant and Adanna’s infant, our Members and guests now have the opportunity to experience that firsthand at the Zoo.”
Because they are found across multiple habitats in Africa and are still relatively numerous in some regions, Schmidt’s guenons are not currently classified as a threatened species. However, they still face significant challenges, including habitat loss due to deforestation, predators such as wild cats and eagles, and the illegal bushmeat trade. Sadly, the new infant’s grandmother, JJ’s mother, was a victim of bushmeat hunting.
Members and guests are encouraged to look for both Bam’s infant and Adanna’s infant in the Monkeys of Makokou complex in the Zoo’s Ford African Rain Forest when temperatures are at or above 50°F.
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