ZooBorns — Woodland Park Zoo
Screamer Chicks Hatch at Woodland Park Zoo
Posted by Chris Eastland on
A pair of female Crested Screamer chicks hatched in early March at Woodland Park Zoo. The little birds represent the first offspring between the 15-year-old mother and 23-year-old father. The last successful hatching of this species at the Seattle, WA, zoo was in 2002.
At just a few weeks old, the chicks are fluffy and downy and currently weigh about 6 ounces.
“So far, we’re pleased to report...
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Baby Sloth Bears Are Tiny Adventurers
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
After months of cozying up with mom Tasha in the den, the Woodland Park Zoo’s 13-week-old Sloth Bear cubs took their first steps outdoors. The tiny adventurers explored all around, trying to climb on everything. The best perch of all? Mom's back!
Until now, fans have only been able to see the two male cubs via cameras installed in the maternity den.
Photo Credit: Dennis Dow/Woodland Park Zoo
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Snow Leopard Cub Takes It Outside
Posted by Chris Eastland on
When Woodland Park Zoo keepers opened the door allowing Aibek, a 2-month-old Snow Leopard, to leave the maternity den for the first time, the cub zipped outside so fast that he beat his mom into the outdoor habitat.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo
Aibek immediately began pouncing, climbing, and stealthily sneaking around the enclosure amid a light drizzling rain. He...
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