ZooBorns — Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo’s New Exhibit Welcomes First Chick

Posted by Andrew Bleiman on

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The first-ever endangered African Penguin chick has hatched at Lincoln Park Zoo’s new Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove. After a 38-day incubation period, the chick emerged on February 10.

At a recent wellness exam, veterinary staff deemed the chick healthy. During the exam, veterinary staff also drew blood, which will be sent for lab analysis to determine the chick’s sex. Once that is...

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