The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is celebrating its newest arrivals throughout May as part of its annual “zoo babies” event.
This year’s baby animals range in size and species, from cheetah cubs and sloths to snakes and skunks. Some anticipated arrivals, including a baby gorilla and Asian small-clawed otter pups, are generating buzz even though they may not be born until later this year.
“We made two big pregnancy announcements last week,” said Thane Maynard, Cincinnati Zoo director. “Gladys, a beloved member of our family gorilla group, is expected to give birth in early fall, and our brand-new Asian small-clawed otters may deliver pups as soon as late May.”
Babies already born include Kal the bat-eared fox; cheetah cubs Zola, Lulu and Kiara; manatees Orchid, Vora and Lilypad; bonobo Daisy; lesser kudu Maple; red fox Scamper; Morty the hognose snake; Komodo dragon Frunobulax; white-cheeked gibbon Kip; okapi Mokonzi; sloth Juno; hippo Fritz; and porcupine Violet. The list also includes skunks, little penguins, reptiles and insects.
Some of the baby animals serve as ambassadors and may appear during unscheduled encounters around the zoo.
Guests can take part in the Zoo Babies Expedition scavenger hunt, a family-friendly activity created by General Electric Credit Union.
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