Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Zebra, Porcupine
Even though the doors at Walt Disney World Resort are still closed, there is still magic happening inside! Animal Kingdom staff recently welcomed a baby porcupine and zebra at the theme park.
A Hartmann’s Zebra named Heidi gave birth to a female foal early Saturday morning, according to a news release. The foal is a healthy 65 pounds and began standing shortly after birth.
The mother and foal will spend the next few weeks bonding before being introduced to the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna.
“The foal was born as part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP) program, which is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and ensures responsible breeding and genetic diversity of thousands of species of animals,” the news release stated.
The park also welcomed another addition, a baby prehensile-tailed porcupine. The baby, known as a porcupette, was born to mom, Peri, on Feb. 25.
Peri continues to thrive in her role as a mother, which is part of why she was chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP), according to the release.
