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Big babies and little ones are included in Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Zoo Babies class of ’24! Follow the Zoo on social media to see the babies in action throughout May.
Zoo Babies Blog: Meet the Babies
Meet the Babies!
Bat-Eared Fox
Born: 4/5/2024
Proud Parents: Franie & Otis
Kal is behind the scenes right now but look for him in the Kroger Cheetah Encounter in the future!
Cape Porcupine
Born: 10/10/2023
When she is older, look for her in the Kroger Cheetah Encounter!
White-cheeked gibbon
Born: 8/11/2022
See him in Jungle Trails!
Lesser Kudu
Born: 1/15/2024
Proud Parents: Sabi & Hobbes
Look for her in the savannah in the Africa habitat!
Opossum
Born: February 2023
Opal was rescued in Northern Ohio in 2023 and now is a great animal ambassador at the Cincinnati Zoo, teaching guests about the importance of local wildlife!
Look for her in the Animal Exercise Zone in the Children’s Zoo or at different education programs!
Eastern Bongo
Born: 6/20/2023
Proud Parents: Stevie
The keepers named him Beaudan as a tribute to his late dad, Beau.
Look for him in Rhino Reserve!
Okapi
Born: 12/17/2023
Proud Parents: Kuvua & Kiloro
Look for him in Rhino Reserve!
African Penguin
Hatched: 3/18/23
Red/black band
Look for Larkin at African Penguin Point!
Julep
Band: Purple/white
Hatched: 9/24/23
Saulsbury Steak
Band: Green
Hatched: 12/27/23
Benedict
Band: Pink
Hatched: 12/30/23
Brisket
Band: Yellow
Hatched: 2/19/24
See little blue penguins at Roo Valley!
Bali Myna
Hatched 8/19/23 & 6/23/23
Look for them at Birds of the World!
From Left to Right: Zeke, Fenn & Tessa
Griaffe
Born: 1/22/2021
Look for Zeke at Giraffe Ridge!
Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth
Born: 6/7/2023
Proud Parents: Moe & Lightning
See Juno in the Animal Ambassador Center at the Children’s Zoo!
Hippo
Born: 8/3/2022
Proud Parents: Bibi & Tucker
See Fritz at Hippo Cove!
Cheetah
Born: 4/26/2022
See Rozi at the Kroger Cheetah Encounter!
Pascagoula Map Turtle
Aruba Island Rattlesnake
Komodo Dragon
Rhino Viper
Brown Anole
Timber Rattlesnake
Cottonmouth Snake
Giant spiny leaf insect
Dead leaf mantis
Peppered roach
Free Admission for Moms on Mother's Day
The Cincinnati Zoo is wild about moms! On Sunday, May 12th, celebrate Mother’s Day with the special women in your life and your favorite animal moms! Make the moms in your life feel extra special this Mother’s Day at the Cincinnati Zoo. Every mom that comes to the Zoo on Mother’s Day will get in for FREE!
When you arrive at the Zoo, please let our employees at the turnstiles know that you are a mother in order to receive free admission for the day.