Reid Park Zoo is closed to the public, but we’re here, providing the Zoo’s animals with the same dedication to the highest level of care to ensure they are healthy and thriving. Even though you can’t be here, we know you are with us as we safely bring the Zoo to you online.

Let us introduce you to Oso, the tamandua pup born at the Zoo in late December. In Oso’s first few days of life, he was alert and active. However, after several days he was a little sluggish and had lost more weight than is typical post-birth. Animal care staff stepped in to offer supplemental feedings for the baby tamandua! Several times a day, a team of dedicated animal care professionals bring the pup into the Zoo’s Health Center to eat. They weigh him before and after every feeding, and veterinarian Dr. Roth takes the opportunity to provide a physical exam to make sure the pup is in tip-top shape.

Oso is now a healthy weight and is growing strong! He has recently been enjoying going for rides on his mom’s back as she walks and climbs on outings with our animal care staff. Oso has also started braving leaving his mom’s back for short intervals to explore on his own!