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A New Baby Zebra
Hi all
We had a surprise on Friday, 21st May when we arrived at work to see the first zebra foal born at the Monarto Zoo since 2005.
The new Zebra is going very well. The young male has taken to heard life very easily and is doing all that a young Zebbie should be.
Our 3 Little Serval Kittens
Baby Seahorses
See the first brood of baby seahorses that were born at the Westpac Envirodome at Adelaide Zoo.
Meerkat Pups
Three baby meerkats were born at Adelaide Zoo in September 2009. Come and visit them as they busily investigate their new home and learn about the world around them!
Tasmanian Devil Joeys
Meet the newest additions to the Tasmanian Devil population at Monarto Zoo. These animals are part of an important national captive breeding program to help save Tassie Devils from extinction. Click here to find out more.
Oscar
Oscar was born in October 2000 at Wilkawillina Gorge, Flinders Ranges National Park.
He came to us as an unfurred joey, and was cross-fostered into the pouch of resident Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby, ‘Wobbles’.
More Cotton-top Tamarins Babies
Our Baby Siamang
These photos were taken on 30th January 2009. As you can see our baby siamang is thriving! Why not come and see the family in action at Adelaide Zoo?
Baby Bilby twins
Two baby bilbies were born at Adelaide Zoo in November 2008. Bilbies may breed throughout the year, depending on rainfall and the amount of food available. Females have 1-3 young who develop in a backwards facing pouch. After a 14-day gestation period the young are carried in the pouch for 75 days.
Baby Siamang
A baby Siamang was born at Adelaide Zoo on 5th January 2009. First time parents, Irian and Suli, are taking great care of their new baby boy. In particular, Suli has taken to motherhood really well and seems very relaxed about the whole thing. Although a first time mum she is familiar with the whole process, having learnt her mothering skills while growing up with her family group at Mogo Zoo.
Collection Development
Birth, Death and Marriage Blog is dealing with the always changing collection at Adelaide and Monarto Zoo. Adelaide Zoo have around 1850 animals and Monarto Zoo over 500 individuals, so there are always changes. Some animals are born, some animals die and some animals are moved in or out of the zoos for breeding purposes “Marriage”
Let me introduce myself: I'm Gert Skipper. As Curator, Collection Development for Zoos SA I have the overall responsibility for keeping tabs on animal records, animal transfers and collection planning. And in this blog I will keep you updated with the more interesting happenings within our collection. My typical day is a day where nothing is typical , I may be reviewing records, be in a meeting, discussing options for an overseas transfer, meeting with AQIS ( Australian Quarantine Inspection Service) about an import or driving to the airport with a keeper to pick up a new Orang-Utan.
Cotton-top Tamarin twins
Our Cotton-top Tamarins gave birth to twins on the 7th November 2008. Like most tamarins, Cotton-top Tamarins usually gives birth to twins, although single births and triplets do occur.
Regent Honeyeaters
Three Regent Honeyeaters were hatched at Adelaide Zoo on 12 November 2008.
Baby Barbary Sheep
Two female Barbary Sheep were born at Adelaide Zoo on 16th and 21st November 2008. Both lambs are healthy and settling in well with the rest of the herd. They are growing up quickly, becoming more playful and confident as they get older.