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We have a short video of our new  Flamingo chicks hatched this season.  One chick was hatched on the 4th of July and was named Liberty and a second was hatched on the 5th and was named Justice. This video was shot and edited by our curator, Celia Falzone.  The Ellen Trout Zoo has a sizable flock of Chilean Flamingos and summertime is a great time to watch these beautiful birds.  Come to the Ellen Trout Zoo and watch the chicks grow up!


 

 

 

It's a Girl!

 

The Ellen Trout Zoo has a newborn Red-flanked Duiker.  It’s a girl weighing 850 grams (1.8 pounds).  This duiker species weighs 26 pounds as an adult and stands 15 inches tall.  Both the males and females have small horns about 3 inches long.  The shy baby will be difficult to see but is in the exhibit with both its parents at this time. 


Emi Lane, the Zoo’s female Maasai Giraffe, gave birth to a calf at 1:10 pm on 8 January 2008. With a history of easy births with her first three calves, there was no surprise with a fourth easy birth. Nonetheless, the labor and birth were closely monitored by zoo staff to ensure that all was well.

The calf stood for the first time 40 minutes after its birth. A short while later, he was observed nursing well on numerous occasions and was getting better and better balance, learning how to manipulate his long legs. On 9 January, the 6’3”, 156 pound calf received a “well baby check” by Dr. Nance, Zoo Veterinarian. The medical checkup confirmed a healthy male baby.

Mother and calf may be seen on exhibit daily, weather permitting. Watch the video of the birth.

 

 

 

The Ellen Trout Zoo has been hatching tortoises and turtles. Included in this photo is a variety of the newest babies. The two largest ones are Sulcatta tortoises from Africa. There are 5 Texas tortoises and 1 Alligator Snapping Turtle.