OKC Zoo celebrates the holiday delivery of zebra foal
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Zoo announced on Friday the special delivery of a female Plains zebra foal!
According to Zoo officials, the Zebra Foal was born on November 18 to mom, Nebula, and can now be seen at the Zoo’s zebra habitat in Expedition Africa.
“We have been planning for this arrival for next month so imagine our surprise when we came in on Tuesday morning to discover that Nebula had given birth overnight. It was a wonderful surprise!” said Bill Smith, OKC Zoo’s curator of ungulates.
Nebula and her foal, who has not been named yet, are doing great and appear to be in good health, says Zoo officials.
“First thing Tuesday morning, we worked to get Nebula and her foal inside the zebra barn for a visual exam and give mom and baby some quiet time together.”
According to caretakers the new zebra is nursing regularly and bonding with mom, Nebula. The birth brings the Zoo’s zebra herd to five individuals including the foal’s dad, Mars, as well as another adult female and her offspring.
“We are so happy to welcome this addition to our herd and our animal family,” added Smith. “We look forward to watching her grow and in time contribute to the diversity and sustainability of the zebra population in human care by having her own foals.”
The OKC Zoo leaders say, Zebras are one of Africa’s most iconic animals. Zebras are grazers and play an important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems.
Guests can expect to see the Zoo’s newest addition and her mom at their habitat located along Predator Pass in Expedition Africa, weather permitting.
Details:
Location: The Oklahoma City Zoo
Daytime hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Admission: Daytime admission is $16 for adults and $13 for children ages 3-11 and seniors ages 65 and over. Children two and under are admitted free.
*The Zoo will be closed to the public during the daytime on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day as well as Tuesdays and Wednesdays from December 3 through February 5, 2025.
Purchase Zoo admission tickets at okczoo.org/tickets.