Cute Alert

Check out some of our newest Toronto Zoo family members

Grevy's zebra
June 26, 2010

A gorgeous baby Grevy's zebra is our newest Zoo Baby. Tori, a female, born on June 26, 2010, to Mom Shani and Dad Shaka. She is the couple's third foal together. Grevy’s Zebra fact sheet

Sable Antelope Calf
June 10, 2010

It's a boy! Our new Zoobaby, born on June 10, is one of the largest of antelopes, with large elegantly curved horns. Mom is Savannah, proud Dad is Puff Daddy. Admire our velvety baby in the African Savanna section. Sable antelope fact sheet

Wood Bison Calf
May 22, 2010

Our baby was born on May 22 in the Canadian Domain. Wood bison look like plains bison but are taller and have longer legs. These animals have almost been exterminated in the wild so this birth is a triumph for the Toronto Zoo's Captive Breeding Program, which has enabled us to return many wood bison to the wild over the years. Our baby was mobile about three hours after birth. Sex is unknown but stay turned! Wood bison fact sheet

Moose Calves
May 17,2010

It's twins! Ashley and Elliot have done themselves proud by producing these two little ones. And there's one of each - one male and one female! The leggy babies were born on May 17 and were closely monitored by Zoo Animal Care staff to make sure they were healthy and happy. The good news is that Cherry and Oakwood are now ready to meet the public in their enclosure in the Canadian Domain so be sure and stop by with your camera. American Moose fact sheet

Marmoset Babies
December 27, 2010

Two of these cuties were born on December 27 to Mom Lola and Dad Rico. Catch our family group interacting in the Americas Pavilion. Mom and Dad must have been feeling frisky because they produced two more babies on May 30. Common Marmoset fact sheet

Eyelash Leaf Froglets
January 6, 2010

Ribbitt! Ribbitt! These rare froglets, hatched in our Australasian Pavilion on January 6th, 2010, are our first New Year's Zoo babies! The size of a dime, these little golden creatures are one of the few frog species to bypass the tadpole stage and hatch as exact replicas of their parents. Another first is that the female eyelash leaf froglets appear to have a maternal instinct leading them to protect the eggs until they hatch. Designed to blend into the leaves on the forest floor of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, our eight little bundles of joy are truly beautiful to behold and are a welcome addition to the Toronto Zoo's collection.

Common Marmosets
December 27, 2009

Two of these adorable tiny primates, with the countenances of wizened little old men, were born on December 27th, 2009 to Rico and Lola. After a gestation period of 142 to 150 days, twins are born, more rarely triplets. But that's okay, as both parents are efficient at rearing large numbers of babies. In the wild, their home is the rainforests of South America. Drop by the Americas Pavilion to watch these busy little creatures motoring around on the branches of their exhibit, with their infants on their backs. Common Marmoset fact sheet

Olive Baboon
December 11, 2009

It's a boy! Proud Mom is Polly and Dad is Bwana Joe. The baby was born on December 11th, 2009 bringing the number of olive baboons that have been born here to 13. These primates with the dog-like muzzles come mainly from African savanna habitats where they eat everything from seeds to birds and young mammals. Our new baby will be carefully held by Mom until he's old enough to move to her back where he'll cling to her fur. He'll hang out with Polly for approximately two years. Although this species is still common in the wild, it's still a treat to have this little one with us. Check him out in the African Savanna. Olive Baboon fact sheet

Cheetah Cubs
September 28, 2009

Mom Mya has her hands full 24-7 with the birth of three cubs on September 28th, 2009. Dad Raffiki, who remains separate for the time being, doesn't know quite what to make of the three hyperactive balls of spotted fur. The cubs are being carefully nurtured by Mom and Animal Care staff, in an area of the Zoo not accessible to the public and used primarily for breeding, until they are strong enough to go on display in the Africa Savanna. While stoically fending off play attacks, Mya continues to keep a close eye on her babies. Cheetahs are endangered in the wild, so the birth of these little ones is very important. You'll be able to see the cubs in the spring of 2010! Cheetah fact sheet

Baby Gorilla
September 2, 2009

Our baby gorilla, in the African Rainforest Pavilion, is carried around gently by his Mom Ngozi. Little Nassir, named by his Dad Charles, our adult male silverback, was born on September 2nd, 2009. The Zoo held a naming contest and Charles picked the name by lumbering over to the bucket, one of five each bearing a finalist name, that bore a sign saying Nassir - and incidentally some delicious fresh fruit. Zoo staff are delighted with the birth, since Mom Ngozi was brought to Toronto especially to breed with Charles and Western Lowland gorillas are an endangered species. Nassir is very important genetically to the North American Western Lowland gorilla population. For more information on Western Lowland gorillas, click here. (Please link to gorilla fact sheet and also a link to the Year of the Gorilla page). Year of the Gorilla Western Lowland gorilla fact sheet

Przewalski's horse
August 31, 2009

In our Eurasia Excursion section, a new baby Przewalski's horse is kicking up its heels! Born on August 31st, our new addition is closely watched by Mom Alicia. This is her first colt born here and the fifth born here for Dad Phoenix. These tawny horses from Central Asia were once extinct in the wild, but have now been returned to their native habitat in protected reserves. A total of five have been born here and we're real proud! Przewalski's horse fact sheet

Tur
June 6, 2009

Even Googling this one won't produce much info. Put "West Caucasian" in front of it and you'll get some answers. Our female tur baby, Snory, was born on June 6th, 2009. His Mom won't hesitate to defend her with her horns and she'll be mature in about a year. Watch Snory cavorting on her man-made mountain in the Eurasian Section. West Caucasian tur fact sheet

Mouflon
June 3, 2009

Skill testing question - what's a "mouflon"? If you're thinking sheep, you're on the right track. Mouflon are actually Europe's only true wild sheep species. They're a small but handsome sheep led by females. Baby Penelope was born on June 2nd and baby Peter came along on June 3rd. Catch them tearing up and down their mouflon mountain in the Eurasia Section. Mouflon fact sheet

Naked Molerats
May 22, 2009

These cigar-shaped, blind, hairless creatures with the buck-teeth aren't winning any beauty awards, but there's something endearing about them as they snuggle together in a chamber of their plexiglas tunnel. Check out these unusual creatures in the African Rainforest Pavilion. Naked mole-rat fact sheet

Snow Leopard Cubs May 15, 2009 Cute takes on a whole new meaning as you look at these adorable cats with the little spotted faces and big clumsy paws. The cubs were born on May 15th, 2009, and are still getting used to their exhibit space with Mom Tiga. Snow leopards are critically endangered in the wild but 30 cubs have been born here at the Toronto Zoo. These beautiful cats are masterfully adapted to Arctic conditions with their long tails and thick fur. Admire our playful pair in the Zoo's Eurasia Section. Snow Leopard fact sheet

Gaur April 12, 2009 A baby male gaur was recently born at the Toronto Zoo. This baby gaur will grow as tall as six feet and weigh more than two thousand pounds. Gaurs are the only wild ox known not to attack frontally with its horns. When attack is necessary, a gaur approaches its opponent broadside. Make sure to visit our new addition at the Indo-Malaya Pavilion outdoor exhibits. Gaur fact sheet

Sable antelope March 31, 2009 Cute and cuddly alright, this baby sable antelope will grow up to become one of Africa’s formidable and prized savanna animals. A male, he will stand nearly five feet tall at the shoulder, weigh up to 500 pounds and carry a handsome pair of scimitar-shaped horns. Sable antelopes travel in herds, consisting of one male and 10-20 females and offspring. They always run in a bunch, never single file. Because of their size, they have few enemies. Check out this mighty addition at the Africa Savanna. Sable antelope fact sheet

Common marmosets
January 27, 2009

Twins are common in this species, and ours arrived on January 27, 2009. These attractive little New World monkeys with the “little old man” faces live in groups of up to 15 individuals and when babies are born, everyone pitches in to help. See our group in the Americas Pavilion. Common marmosets fact sheet

American flamingo January 24, 2009 These two knock-kneed cuties were born in September, 2008. To accommodate the eggs, their parents built huge nests made of mud and then sat on the eggs for about a month. Flamingos live in big, gregarious colonies of thousands of individuals but parents can always pick out their own chicks. Drop by the Maya temple for a look at these colourful little ones. American flamingo fact sheet

Mandrill December 2 , 2008 Little “Mohawk”, named after the way the fur on her head has arranged itself, is the apple of the eye of Zoo staff and visitors. She was born on December 2, 2008 and has been enchanting onlookers ever since then with her huge quizzical eyes. Check her out with Mom Annette in the African Rainforest Pavilion. Mandrill fact sheet

Central bearded dragon
December 24, 2008

Our two Aussie dragons hatched in the Australasia Pavilion on December 24, 2008, emerging from thick papery egg cases. As adults, they will grow to be two feet long with their tails accounting for half the length. These insect eating lizards make a hissing sound when threatened and display their beards. Check ours out in the Australasia Pavilion. Central bearded dragon fact sheet