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A baby Eastern bongo stands under her mother and looks at the camera.

Another Eastern Bongo Calf Joins the Herd

Each Eastern bongo birth at our Zoo is a positive step in conserving this species.

A white-nosed coati baby snuggles up next to an adult coati.

The Importance of AZA’s Species Survival Plan®

We’re diving into all things Species Survival Plan®! Learn how our Zoo works with the Associations of Zoos and Aquariums to make decisions about pairing animals.

An Eastern bongo calf sits on the ground.

Meet our New Eastern Bongo Calf

Our Eastern bongo herd just got one calf bigger! Allow us to introduce our newest male calf and offspring of Denver and Sebastian.

Welcoming a New Critically Endangered Eastern Bongo Calf

Our Eastern bongo herd has grown yet again! Eastern bongo Clover gave birth to a male calf overnight on Aug. 5. The calf is healthy and weighs 46 pounds.

An eastern bongo calf lays on the ground.

Welcoming a New Baby Eastern Bongo

In another win for a critically endangered species, our female Eastern bongo Clover gave birth to another calf on August 25!

Two bongos touch heads

Expanding Our Eastern Bongo Herd

We’ve welcomed a new bongo to our herd – and we’re not talking about the calf!

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